What origin is the name Fearghus?

Fearghus comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Fearghus a popular name?

Fearghus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Fearghus?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Fearghus — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

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Q: Is Fearghus a rare name?

Yes. Fearghus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Fearghus

Fearghus

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Fearghus is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name meaning a strong or manly individual; it literally translates to 'man-strength' or 'rock'.".

The meaning of Fearghus is "An Irish name meaning a strong or manly individual; it literally translates to 'man-strength' or 'rock'." — a boy name of irish origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name meaning a strong or manly individual; it literally translates to 'man-strength' or 'rock'.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Fearghus

Very rare in US records

What does Fearghus mean?

Fearghus is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name meaning a strong or manly individual; it literally translates to 'man-strength' or 'rock'.".

Is Fearghus a rare name?

Yes. Fearghus does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Fearghus

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Fearghus means "An Irish name meaning a strong or manly individual; it literally translates to 'man-strength' or 'rock'." — these names share that spirit.