Angus

Angus: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “one strength”
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Say it: ANG-gəs · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From Scottish Gaelic Aonghas, traditionally interpreted from elements meaning 'one' and 'strength' or 'choice'. It is the name of a historic Scottish region and several saints and kings.

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How popular is Angus?

202420.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Angus in 202468

2024 rank#2,151 boys

Peak year1882

Total US babies since 18806,692

Angus is steady now but far below its 1882 peak.

Names like Angus

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Loganlittle hollow · Scottish Gaelic
Cameroncrooked nose · Scottish Gaelic
IanGod is gracious · Scottish Gaelic
Carsonson of Carr · Scottish Gaelic
Callumdove · Scottish Gaelic
MaxwellMack's stream · Scottish Gaelic
Finleyfair-haired hero · Scottish Gaelic
Dallasmeadow dwelling · Scottish Gaelic

Angus questions

What does the name Angus mean?

Angus means "one strength". It comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic Aonghas, traditionally interpreted from elements meaning 'one' and 'strength' or 'choice'. It is the name of a historic Scottish region and several saints and kings.

Is Angus a boy or girl name?

Angus is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Angus?

68 US babies were named Angus in 2024. Its peak year was 1882.

How do you pronounce Angus?

Angus is usually pronounced ANG-gəs.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.