Angus
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Angus is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning “one strength”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Angus
Angus is a name of Scottish Gaelic (Scottish) origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning one strength or exceptional vigor. It derives from the older Gaelic form Oengus, composed of the elements oen, meaning one, and gus, denoting force or energy. The name gained prominence through the legendary figure Oengus mac ind Óc, a deity associated with youth and poetic inspiration in early Irish mythology. Its transmission into the Scottish highlands solidified its status as a staple of the Gaelic naming tradition.
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Gender Usage of the Name Angus
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Angus is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Angus
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Angus is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 107K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 3.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 7.8K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 279 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Angus ranked #100 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #91 in 2024 — a drop of 9 places. Angus is a commonly used name with sustained popularity.
Historically, its best recorded position was #66 in 2008. Its lowest recorded position was #1,136 in 1916. Over recent years the ranking has shown little net change and remained relatively stable around #100.
Name StyleMethodology
Angus is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 97% of recorded years, averages 293 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 709 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Angus
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Angus features a two-syllable10 stress pattern that anchors the voice. This name is historically linked to Angus MacAskill, known for his extraordinary physical stature. It leaves a Strong & Powerful aesthetic impression.
Middle Names For Angus
Middle names used with AngusMethodology
Angus is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Angus Wilton · Angus Daniel · Angus John · Angus Scott · Angus WilliamView all 63 boy middle names.
- Total 111 middle names used with Angus
- 14 girl middle names used with Angus
- 34 unisex middle names used with Angus
Middle name suggestions for AngusMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Angus is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Angus Joseph · Angus Junior · Angus Gerald · Angus Justin · Angus Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Angus
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Boy Names, the name Angus has been used by Angus (Ogilvy) (born 1928) — Hon..
Names Similar to Angus
Sound Like Angus Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Aongus · Angas · Aunix
Spelled Like Angus Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Aongus · Angas
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Anthony · Andrew · Alexander · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Angus Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Angus”
Dictionary Meaning of "Angus"Methodology
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic of mostly Scottish usage
Examples
- Angus was a great enlargement of experience for me, because he illustrated how haphazardly Fate attributes names to her unoffending children. Angus McGubbin: a Scots giant, red-haired and scowling - wouldn't you think so?
A surname
A former county of Scotland, which became a local government district in 1975 in Tayside Region (abolished 1996)
A council area of Scotland, one of 32 created in 1996
A black, hornless breed of beef cattle, originally from Scotland
A nickname for the 0-8-8-0 train configuration
Translations
The name Angus has 5 translations, for example: in Irish it is rendered as male given name, etc..
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How to Spell Angus in ASL
- A
- n
- g
- u
- s
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