Fergus - Name Meaning and Origin

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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Fergus. Click here to compare Fergus with related baby names.