Irish boy name
Fearghal Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Fearghal means man of valour. From the Irish fear, man, and gal, valour
Fearghal is a traditional Irish name from fear, meaning man, and gal, meaning valour, together giving the sense of a man of courage. It was borne by several early kings and is linked with the saint known as Virgil of Salzburg, whose Irish name is often given as Fearghal. The anglicised Fergal is also widely used. The name has a firm, resolute sound. Fearghal is a gentle alternative to more common choices and has always been present in Irish families, particularly in the north and midlands.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Fearghal
FergalFeargalFearghal
Well-known people named Fearghal
Feargal Sharkey.
Fearghal popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Fearghal ranked #748 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fearghal mean?
Fearghal means "man of valour". From the Irish fear, man, and gal, valour.
How do you pronounce Fearghal?
Fearghal is pronounced FAR-gal.
What is the origin of Fearghal?
Fearghal is of Irish origin. From the Irish fear, man, and gal, valour.