Fergus Maupin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fergus Maupin — strong man
120K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fergus Maupin 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 Maupin: Armistead Maupin (born 1944), American writer Audry Maupin (1972–1994), boyfriend of Florence Rey, involved in a 1994 shoot-out in Paris Bennie Maupin (born 1940), American musician Claudia Maupin (1936–2013), American murder victim David Maupin, American gallery director and co-founder of Lehmann Maupin Gallery Harry Maupin (1872–1952), baseball pitcher Keith Matthew Maupin (1983–2004), U.S. Army soldier Robert Lee Maupin (1918–1992), also known as Robert Beck or Iceberg Slim, author Simon Maupin (before 1625–1668), French architect Thomas Maupin (born 1938), American Buck Dancer 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: Maupin

French

Armistead Maupin (born 1944), American writer Audry Maupin (1972–1994), boyfriend of Florence Rey, involved in a 1994 shoot-out in Paris Bennie Maupin (born 1940), American musician Claudia Maupin (1936–2013), American murder victim David Maupin, American gallery director and co-founder of Lehmann Maupin Gallery Harry Maupin (1872–1952), baseball pitcher Keith Matthew Maupin (1983–2004), U.S. Army soldier Robert Lee Maupin (1918–1992), also known as Robert Beck or Iceberg Slim, author Simon Maupin (before 1625–1668), French architect Thomas Maupin (born 1938), American Buck Dancer

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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 Maupin

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 Maupin:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Maupin?
The surname Maupin originates from French. Armistead Maupin (born 1944), American writer Audry Maupin (1972–1994), boyfriend of Florence Rey, involved in a 1994 shoot-out in Paris Bennie Maupin (born 1940), American musician Claudia Maupin (1936–2013), American murder victim David Maupin, American gallery director and co-founder of Lehmann Maupin Gallery Harry Maupin (1872–1952), baseball pitcher Keith Matthew Maupin (1983–2004), U.S. Army soldier Robert Lee Maupin (1918–1992), also known as Robert Beck or Iceberg Slim, author Simon Maupin (before 1625–1668), French architect Thomas Maupin (born 1938), American Buck Dancer
What are the origins of the name Fergus Maupin?
The name Fergus Maupin combines two different traditions: the first name Fergus has Celtic roots, while the surname Maupin originates from French.
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