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Fergus - name meaning, origin|
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The boy's name Fergus \f(e)-rgus, fer-gus\ is pronounced FER-gus. It is of Scottish, Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "supreme man; highest choice". From Fearghas. Saint Fergus the Pict (eighth century) was an Irish missionary in Scotland.
Fergus has 6 variant forms: Fearghas, Fearghus, Feargus, Fergie, Ferguson and Fergusson.
For more information, see also the related name Ferris.
Fergus is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#11711 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
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