What origin is the name Feargus?

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

Is Feargus a popular name?

Feargus 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 Feargus?

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

Feargus

Q: Is Feargus a rare name?

Yes. Feargus 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 Feargus

Feargus

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Feargus is an irish boy's name meaning "Rock. also a variant of fearghas, derived from the celtic for man and choice; derived from fearghall, courageous man".

With irish roots, Feargus is a boy name that means "Rock. also a variant of fearghas, derived from the celtic for man and choice; derived from fearghall, courageous man". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rock. also a variant of fearghas, derived from the celtic for man and choice; derived from fearghall, courageous man

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Feargus

Very rare in US records

What does Feargus mean?

Feargus is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Rock. also a variant of fearghas, derived from the celtic for man and choice; derived from fearghall, courageous man".