Fergus
Meaning of Fergus
Fergus is a traditional male name with Scottish Gaelic origins. It is pronounced as FER-gus in both Scottish Gaelic and English (/ˈfɛrɡəs/). The name has variations such as Fergal. In the United States, the popularity of the name Fergus has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been given to approximately 12 to 22 newborn boys per year, ranking between 4483 and 6789 in popularity. Although not extremely common, Fergus remains a timeless and unique choice for parents seeking a strong and distinctive name with Celtic roots.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as FER-gus (/ˈfɛrɡəs/)
English
- Pronunced as FER-gus (/ˈfɜrɡəs/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Fergus
| Fergus I. M. Craik - Fergus Ian Muirden Craik FRS is a renowned cognitive psychologist known for his influential research on memory and cognitive aging. |
| Fergus Bordewich - Fergus M. Bordewich is an American writer, popular historian, and editor known for his eight nonfiction books, including a memoir and an illustrated children's book. |
| Fergus Leung Fong-wai is a Hong Kong politician who previously served as a member of the Central and Western District Council, representing Kwun Lung, and won his seat as an independent Localist camp candidate in the 2019 District Council elections. |
| Fergus Henderson is an English chef known for founding the restaurant St John in London, where he emphasizes nose-to-tail eating and uses offal and neglected cuts of meat in his dishes. |
| Sir William Fergus Montgomery was a British Conservative Member of Parliament for three separate periods, totaling 34 years, each time representing a different constituency. |
