Fergal
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Fergal: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2002.
Of Irish Gaelic origin, Fergal comes from *Fearghal*, meaning “man of valour” or “brave,” a name borne by several early Irish saints including Saint Fergal, an eighth-century missionary to Austria. Modern bearers include journalist Fergal Keane and singer Fergal Sharkey of The Undertones. While the closely related Fergus has left its mark on Scottish place names like Ferguslie Park, Fergal itself remains less common north of the border, offering Scottish parents a distinctly Celtic choice that is both strong and lyrical. The name’s shared root with Fergus also links it to the legendary Ulster hero Fergus mac Róich, adding
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20023 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #5953 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y