Fergus Gustafson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fergus Gustafson — strong man
120K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fergus Gustafson 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 Gustafson: Andy Gustafson (1903–1979), American collegiate football coach Axel Carl Johan Gustafson (1849–?), Swedish author Ben E. Gustafson (born 1954), American politician Barry Gustafson (born 1938), New Zealand political scientist and historian Björn Gustafson (born 1934), Swedish actor Bob Gustafson (1920–2001), American cartoonist Cliff Gustafson (1931–2023), American baseball coach Derek Gustafson (born 1979), American hockey goaltender Dwight Gustafson (1930–2014), American composer and conductor Earl B. 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: Gustafson

English

Andy Gustafson (1903–1979), American collegiate football coach Axel Carl Johan Gustafson (1849–?), Swedish author Ben E. Gustafson (born 1954), American politician Barry Gustafson (born 1938), New Zealand political scientist and historian Björn Gustafson (born 1934), Swedish actor Bob Gustafson (1920–2001), American cartoonist Cliff Gustafson (1931–2023), American baseball coach Derek Gustafson (born 1979), American hockey goaltender Dwight Gustafson (1930–2014), American composer and conductor Earl B.

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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 Gustafson

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 Gustafson:

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 Gustafson?
The surname Gustafson originates from English. Andy Gustafson (1903–1979), American collegiate football coach Axel Carl Johan Gustafson (1849–?), Swedish author Ben E. Gustafson (born 1954), American politician Barry Gustafson (born 1938), New Zealand political scientist and historian Björn Gustafson (born 1934), Swedish actor Bob Gustafson (1920–2001), American cartoonist Cliff Gustafson (1931–2023), American baseball coach Derek Gustafson (born 1979), American hockey goaltender Dwight Gustafson (1930–2014), American composer and conductor Earl B.
What are the origins of the name Fergus Gustafson?
The name Fergus Gustafson combines two different traditions: the first name Fergus has Celtic roots, while the surname Gustafson originates from English.
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