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Fergus

Fergus ranks #295 out of 682 boy cat names in our data (the #1 boy cat name is Charlie). Across all 2 places, 7 cats carry the name. It's also a dog name: #277 among boy dog names.
Fergus's popularity trend

Fergus's share of cats, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2016.

0.01%0.02%0.03%20122014201620182019
Cats in our data
7
across 2 places
Popularity rank
#295
of 682 boy cat names
5-year rank move
−602
2014 → 2019
Gender split
100% male
0% female100% male

Gender split comes from 16 US shelter cats — the one source in our data that records a cat's sex.

What does Fergus mean?
/ˈfɝɡəs/2 syllablesOrigin: Scottish Gaelic

Fergus is a Scottish and Irish Gaelic name generally traced to elements meaning strength or vigor. It has deep roots as a name borne by early Irish and Scottish kings, giving it a long, storied history.

It suits a pet with sturdy confidence and a bit of old-world grit — solid, dependable, and quietly tough.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Fergus shows up

Cats named Fergus per place, against that place's total.

PlaceShare
SeattleWA, US0.04%
TorontoON, CA0.01%

Cat names like Fergus

FerrisGusAngusFernMingus