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Aengus

♂ Boy

Pronounced ANG-gus /ˈæŋ.ɡəs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Angus/Aonghus — from the Gaelic, 'one choice; unique strength/vigor'; the Irish god of love and youth (Aengus); we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: One choice; unique strength: Aengus spells Angus. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ANG-gus'). We note the deity.
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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic
MeaningA spelling of Angus/Aonghus — from the Gaelic, 'one choice; unique strength/vigor'; the Irish god of love and youth (Aengus); we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#10722 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 207

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aengus is a spelling of Angus/Aonghus — from the Gaelic, 'one choice; unique strength/vigor'; the Irish god of love and youth (Aengus; we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (said 'ANG-gus').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish-heritage families. Rare, one-choice at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Angus/Aonghus is Gaelic for 'one choice; unique strength' — the Irish god of love and youth — and Aengus is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the deity; said 'ANG-gus').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Aengus — Gaelic; Irish deity

Variations

AngusAonghusAengus

Nicknames

Gus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aengus mean?

Aengus spells Angus/Aonghus — Gaelic 'one choice; unique strength'; the Irish god of love and youth. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Aengus?

It's said ANG-gus /ˈæŋ.ɡəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aengus a boy or girl name?

Aengus is a boy's name.

How popular is Aengus?

Aengus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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