Fergus Clary

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fergus Clary — strong man
120K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fergus Clary is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Fergus is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Gaelic Fearghas, composed of fear (man) and gus (vigour, strength). Fergus Mór mac Eirc founded the kingdom of Dál Riata in Scotland. The surname Clary: Charles Clary (1873–1931), American silent film actor David Clary (born 1953), British theoretical chemist, college president, and scientific advisor Debbie A. Clary (born 1959), American politician Désirée Clary (1777–1860), Queen of Sweden and Norway Don Clary (born 1957), American long-distance runner Ed Clary (1916–2005), American football player Edward Alvin Clary (1883–1939), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ellis Clary (1916–2000), American baseball player, coach and scout François Clary (1725–1794), French merchant, father of Désirée and Julie Gary Clary (born 1948), America. Fergus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 120K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Fergus reached peak popularity in the 1985s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Fergus

Meaning: strong man

Celtic

From Gaelic Fearghas, composed of fear (man) and gus (vigour, strength). Fergus Mór mac Eirc founded the kingdom of Dál Riata in Scotland.

Surname: Clary

French

Charles Clary (1873–1931), American silent film actor David Clary (born 1953), British theoretical chemist, college president, and scientific advisor Debbie A. Clary (born 1959), American politician Désirée Clary (1777–1860), Queen of Sweden and Norway Don Clary (born 1957), American long-distance runner Ed Clary (1916–2005), American football player Edward Alvin Clary (1883–1939), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ellis Clary (1916–2000), American baseball player, coach and scout François Clary (1725–1794), French merchant, father of Désirée and Julie Gary Clary (born 1948), America.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Fergus is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 78%
Ireland 13%
Australia 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Fergus by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Fergus has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Fearghas
  • Feargus

Notable People Named Fergus Clary

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Fergus Clary:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Fergus?
The first name Fergus originates from Celtic. From Gaelic Fearghas, composed of fear (man) and gus (vigour, strength). Fergus Mór mac Eirc founded the kingdom of Dál Riata in Scotland.
When was Fergus most popular?
The name Fergus reached its peak popularity during the 1985s.
What is the origin of the surname Clary?
The surname Clary originates from French. Charles Clary (1873–1931), American silent film actor David Clary (born 1953), British theoretical chemist, college president, and scientific advisor Debbie A. Clary (born 1959), American politician Désirée Clary (1777–1860), Queen of Sweden and Norway Don Clary (born 1957), American long-distance runner Ed Clary (1916–2005), American football player Edward Alvin Clary (1883–1939), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ellis Clary (1916–2000), American baseball player, coach and scout François Clary (1725–1794), French merchant, father of Désirée and Julie Gary Clary (born 1948), America.
What are the origins of the name Fergus Clary?
The name Fergus Clary combines two different traditions: the first name Fergus has Celtic roots, while the surname Clary originates from French.
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