Son of the vigorous one
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic name MacFhearghuis, meaning son of Fergus. The name Fergus itself is composed of the elements 'fear' meaning man and 'gus' meaning vigor or force. It has long been a prominent surname in Scotland and Northern Ireland before its occasional use as a given name.
Less common today
Ferguson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,965 in 2019.
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball pitcher
Canadian politician and early settler
Character in the film 'The 25th Hour' · The 25th Hour
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
