Fearghus as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Fearghus

What is the meaning of the name Fearghus ?

The baby name Fearghus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɜːrɡəs/ (FER-gus).

Fearghus is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Fearghus is the Irish and Scottish Gaelic form of Fergus, from Old Irish fer “man” + gus “vigor, bravery,” yielding the sense “man of strength.” It figures prominently in Celtic tradition: Fergus mac Róich is a hero of the Ulster Cycle, and Fergus Mór mac Eirc, a 6th-century ruler, is linked to the founding of Dál Riata. The name also appears with early ecclesiastics such as Saint Fergus.

Used throughout the medieval Gaelic world, it entered English via Anglicization and has persisted in Ireland and Scotland. Variant Gaelic spellings include Fearghas and Feargus; the standard English/Scots form is Fergus. Diminutives include Fergie and Gus, and the name underlies surnames such as Fergusson and Ferguson. Revived during the 19th-century Celtic cultural movement, Fearghus today appeals to parents seeking a heritage-rich alternative to Fergus while retaining the core sense of vigor and courage.