"Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Christian Name · Irish/Scottish Origin
Fergus Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Fergus
boy
Fergus means "Man of vigor; Strong choice; Supreme man", a boy's name of Irish/Scottish origin. The name Fergus does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Fergus waits on the LORD — strength renewed, eagle wings rising, the man of vigor whose supreme power is the joy of God.
Is Fergus in the Bible?
No — the name Fergus does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Man of vigor; Strong choice; Supreme man", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Fergus.
Pronunciation:/FUR-gus/
OriginIrish/Scottish
MeaningMan of vigor; Strong choice; Supreme man
What does Fergus mean?
Fergus is a boy name of Irish/Scottish origin meaning "Man of vigor; Strong choice; Supreme man". Fergus is a man of vigor — and the joy of the LORD is his strength. 'Neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.' Fergus finds supernatural vigor in the inexhaustible joy of God.
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What does Fergus mean in the Bible?
Fergus means "Man of vigor; Strong choice; Supreme man" and is a name of Irish/Scottish origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Fergus is a man of vigor — and the joy of the LORD is his strength. 'Neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.' Fergus finds supernatural vigor in the inexhaustible joy of God.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Fergus?
Fergus is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Man of vigor; Strong choice; Supreme man" — not because Scripture names anyone Fergus.
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles."
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Which books of the Bible mention Fergus?
Fergus is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Fergus?
Fergus waits on the LORD — strength renewed, eagle wings rising, the man of vigor whose supreme power is the joy of God.
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Fergus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Fergus
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Fergus?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Fergus?
You can read every verse where Fergus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.