Angus
Boy name · Gaelic · pronounced ANG-gus
Verified name
What does Angus mean?
One strength or exceptional choice
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 880 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 325 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Gus
Variant: Aonghus
Related: Innes
Using Angus across cultures
Celtic god of love and youth.
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