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At a Glance
- Meaning
- One choice, unique choice
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ANG-gus
Angus is a Scottish Gaelic name, from Aonghas, and it carries a meaning of 'one choice' or 'unique choice' — not 'one strength' as you may have seen claimed elsewhere; that gloss doesn't hold up. It has a timeless, classic, vintage feel, said ANG-gus (IPA /ˈæŋɡəs/). If you like a name with real linguistic roots rather than a marketing-friendly meaning, this is one to look closer at.
Meaning & Origin of Angus
Meaning: One choice, unique choice.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
A common claim: Angus means 'one strength' Actually: Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree the underlying name Aonghas means 'one' plus 'choice,' not 'strength' — 'one strength' is a popular but unsupported rendering.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Angus
ANG-gusIPA /ˈæŋɡəs/
Popularity of Angus
Angus hit its high point at #365 in 1882, when 24 boys got the name; by 2024 it had drifted down to #2149, with 68 babies named Angus that year.
Names Like Angus
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FAQ
What does the name Angus mean?
One choice, unique choice. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Angus?
Angus is pronounced ANG-gus (IPA: /ˈæŋɡəs/).
Is Angus a popular name right now?
Angus peaked at #365 in 1882 and is ranked #2149 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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