Fergus Lacey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fergus Lacey — strong man
120K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fergus Lacey 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 Lacey: Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey. 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: Lacey

Irish

Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey.

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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 Lacey

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 Lacey:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Lacey?
The surname Lacey originates from Irish. Surname Al Lacey (born 1942), Canadian politician Andrew Lacey (1887–1946), Australian politician Bill Lacey (American football) (born 1971), American football player and coach Bill Lacey (footballer) (1889–1969), Irish footballer Bob Lacey (born 1953), American baseball player Bruce Lacey (1927–2016), British inventor Catherine Lacey (1904–1979), English actress Denzil Lacey (born 1990), Irish radio presenter Deon Lacey (born 1990), American football player Dermot Lacey (born 1960), Irish politician Des Lacey (1925–1974), Irish footballer Dinny Lacey (1890–1923), Irish Republican Edmund Lacey.
What are the origins of the name Fergus Lacey?
The name Fergus Lacey combines two different traditions: the first name Fergus has Celtic roots, while the surname Lacey originates from Irish.
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