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Ferguson

♂ Boy

Pronounced FUR-guh-sun /ˈfɜːr.ɡə.sən/Medium

Meaning: Ferguson is a Scottish surname turned given name, 'son of Fergus,' from the Gaelic Fergus, 'man of vigor' or 'man of force' (from fer, 'man,' and gus, 'vigor; force'). It carries Scottish heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Scottish surname-name: Ferguson means 'son of Fergus' (man of vigor) (said 'FUR-guh-sun').
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Origin MediumScottish
MeaningFerguson is a Scottish surname turned given name, 'son of Fergus,' from the Gaelic Fergus, 'man of vigor' or 'man of force' (from fer, 'man,' and gus, 'vigor; force'). It carries Scottish heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12861 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219142024

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

Ferguson is a Scottish surname turned given name, 'son of Fergus,' from the Gaelic for 'man of vigor.' A well-known clan name across Scotland, it reads today as a rugged surname-style first name (said 'FUR-guh-sun').

In the U.S. it is rare as a given name. Rare, Scottish, and sturdy.

Did you know? Ferguson means 'son of Fergus' — Fergus itself 'man of vigor' — a Scottish clan surname carried into first-name use, noted here with its heritage (said 'FUR-guh-sun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ferguson — Scottish surname; 'son of Fergus'

Variations

FergusFergusson

Nicknames

FergieGus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ferguson mean?

Ferguson is a Scottish surname name, 'son of Fergus,' with Fergus meaning 'man of vigor.'

How do you pronounce Ferguson?

It's said FUR-guh-sun /ˈfɜːr.ɡə.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ferguson a boy or girl name?

Ferguson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ferguson?

Ferguson is a rare name in the U.S.

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