Fergus

Fergus Meaning & Origin

About Fergus
The name Fergus is of Gaelic origin and means "man of vigor" or "strong man." It is derived from the elements "fear" meaning "man" and "gus" meaning "vigor" or "force." Fergus is a name that conveys strength, power, and resilience, often associated with individuals who possess physical or mental fortitude.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Fergus are male.

Fergus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -45.45% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 G AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfərgəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fergus in Braille

Here's how to represent Fergus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Fergus in braille

How to Spell the Name Fergus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Fergus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Fergus in sign language

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