boy's name
Feargal
FUR-gul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 226
Feargal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #315. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1971, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Feargal Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Feargal?
In 2000, Feargal was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #315 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Feargal Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Feargal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Feargal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Feargal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Feargal
- English FUR-gul
Sibling Names for Feargal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Feargal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Feargal
How popular is the name Feargal?
In 2000, Feargal was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #315 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Feargal a girl's or a boy's name?
Feargal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Feargal?
Feargal has 2 syllables.
When was Feargal most popular?
Feargal peaked in 1971, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.