Aonghus
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Aonghus is an Irish name meaning “one strength”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Aonghus
Aonghus is an ancient and powerful masculine name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic (Scottish) origin. It means "one strength" or "chosen strength," derived from the Old Irish elements "óen" (one) and "gus" (strength, vigor). In Irish mythology, Aonghus Óg (also known as Angus Óg) is a god of love, youth, and poetic inspiration, a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann. This mythical connection imbues the name with a sense of charm, creativity, and inner power. It is also the origin of the anglicized names Angus and Aonghas, particularly popular in Scotland. Aonghus is a unique and historically rich choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and a strong, positive meaning.
Meaning Comments
- Power_manne1: Aonghus, as in the later latinized version of Angus, was probably carried by the person we now know as L'ancelot. L'ancelot means the angus, and was probably mistranslated from a French text somewhere down the line. L'ancelot himself was not French.
- G0lden_ruby1: Looks like amongus.
- Runelasher2: Love the meaning!
Gender Usage of the Name Aonghus
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Aonghus 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 Aonghus
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
Aonghus is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 9.2K births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.90M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Aonghus was last recorded at #8,247 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #240 in 1971. Its lowest recorded position was #10,906 in 2008. Over the last 6 years (2017–2023) the name fell -7505 places (from #742 to #8,247).
Characteristics of the Name Aonghus
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Aonghus is a two-syllable name defined by a primary and secondary stress pattern that emphasizes its guttural consonants. It is heavily linked to the deity Aonghus Óg from the cycle of Tuatha Dé Danann mythology. These connections ground the name in a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Aonghus
Middle name suggestions for AonghusMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aonghus is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Aonghus Jacob · Aonghus Jason · Aonghus Jesus · Aonghus Jerry · Aonghus Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Aonghus
Sound Like Aonghus Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Aonghas · Aonghais
Spelled Like Aonghus Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Aonghas · Aongus · Aonghais
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Adrian · Aiden · Aidan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Aonghus 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
More Info
How to Spell Aonghus in ASL
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Comments on the name Aonghus
1 comment
Siik_buritto
Pronounced exactly the same way as Angus.