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The baby name Angus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæŋɡəs/ (AN-gus).

Angus is Gaelic, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Gaelic, Scottish
Pronunciation: /ˈæŋɡəs/ (AN-gus)

What is the meaning of the name Angus ?

The baby name Angus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæŋɡəs/ (AN-gus).

Angus is Gaelic, Scottish in Origin.

Angus stems from Scottish Gaelic Aonghas/Aonghus, from Old Irish Óengus (also Aengus), built from óen “one, unique” and gus “force, vigor,” yielding senses like “one strength” or “unique choice.” It appears in early Irish lore as Óengus mac ind Óc, youthful god of love of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and in ecclesiastical history with Saint Aengus the Culdee. The name was borne by Pictish and Scottish rulers (e.g., Óengus I), securing prestige across medieval Gaeldom and later Lowland Scotland, where the anglicized Angus became standard.

Variants include Óengus/Oengus, Aengus (literary), and Aonghas/Aonghus (Gaelic); diminutives center on Gus. Related surnames include MacInnes, from Gaelic Mac Aonghuis (“son of Angus”). Use revived in the 19th–20th centuries with Scottish heritage movements; today it feels sturdy and traditional in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, with occasional North American use. Notable bearers include guitarist Angus Young and actor Angus Cloud, keeping the name recognizable.

Angus has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Angus

Angus T. Jones Actor · Born 1993 · United States Angus T. Jones is an American actor best known for his role as Jake Harper on the popular TV show Two and a Half Men. He starred alongside Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer, becoming a household name during the show's run. Angus Cloud Actor · Born 1998 · United States Angus Cloud was an American actor best known for his role as Fezco in the popular TV series Euphoria. Born in 1998, he captured audiences with his unique portrayal of the character, contributing significantly to the show's success. Angus Scrimm Actor · Born 1926 · United States Angus Scrimm was an American actor best known for his role as the Tall Man in the 'Phantasm' horror film series. His portrayal of the eerie and enigmatic character made a significant impact on the genre. Scrimm's performance in the original 1979 'Phantasm' film and its sequels remains memorable to horror fans.
Angus McLaren Actor · Born 1988 · Australia Angus McLaren is an Australian actor best known for his role as Nathan Rafter in the popular TV series 'Packed to the Rafters'. Born in 1988, he has also appeared in 'H2O: Just Add Water' and 'Home and Away'. Angus Sampson Actor · Born 1979 · Australia Angus Sampson is an Australian actor and filmmaker best known for playing Tucker in the Insidious films. He’s also known for roles like the Organic Mechanic in Mad Max: Fury Road and Bear Gerhardt in Fargo. Angus MacLise Musician · Born 1938 · United States Angus MacLise was an influential musician from the United States, best known as the original drummer for the experimental rock band The Velvet Underground. His work with the band, although brief, set the stage for their groundbreaking sound. MacLise also contributed to the avant-garde music scene with his unique style and collaborations.

Celebrity babies named Angus

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Angus Sutherland Donald Sutherland television actor ★★★★★

Angus – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2024 #1 — 820
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #47 6 2,706
New Zealand Boys 2010 #48 95 99
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
TW 0 #90 11 4,523
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
MO Boys 0 #116 115 5,842
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
HK Boys 0 #120 1,233 12,905
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
TW Boys 0 #136 115 7,111
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
HK 0 #179 195 8,483
Sweden Boys 2021 #181 3 1,578
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
SG 0 #257 13 11,010
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
Canada Boys 2024 #269 38 2,588
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
CN Boys 0 #277 43 9,639
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #327 6 7,401
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
France Boys 2021 #363 25 2,865
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
ZA 0 #396 52 14,421
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
Spain 0 #431 22 2,326
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
AR Boys 0 #456 12 7,628
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
HK Girls 0 #593 23 16,104
SG Boys 0 #612 86 17,960
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
CL Boys 0 #652 14 13,390
Finland Boys 2026 #672 11 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #700 15 4,183
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
ZA Boys 0 #757 472 25,619
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
Spain Girls 0 #789 196 5,561
NG Boys 0 #792 160 16,906
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #825 68 7,044
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #899 32 5,610
CO Boys 0 #905 16 15,656
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NL Boys 0 #926 26 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #930 23 5,697
MX Boys 0 #959 24 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,005 107 25,439
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,081 12 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,412 60 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Angus is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
New South Wales, Australia
France
United States

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People also ask about Angus

Angus is predominantly a boy's name.
Angus is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæŋɡəs/ (AN-gus).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aengus, Aonghus, Aonghas, Óengus, Oengus and Gus.
Across languages, Angus has these equivalents: Aengus (Irish), Aonghus/Aonghas (Scottish Gaelic), Óengus (Old Irish).
Yes, very popular — Angus ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Angus ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Angus's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2020 to #1 in 2024 in Ireland.
Yes — 7 notable people named Angus are in our database, including Angus T. Jones (Actor), Angus Cloud (Actor), Angus Scrimm (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Angus for their child, including Donald Sutherland.