ThinkabaraAngus: meaning and origin
Angus
“One strength”
- Gender
- 👦 Boy
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 5 · 2
- Starts with
- A
About the name Angus
Angus is a boy’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “one strength”. Names from Scottish Gaelic and Scottish places and clans — like Isla, Logan, Callum and Ainsley.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scottish names
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Cameron 🧒Crooked nose · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
Sibling name ideas (Scottish, girls)
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
More boy names starting with A
- Aaron 👦Exalted, mountain of strength · Hebrew
- Abraham 👦Father of many · Hebrew
- Adam 👦Man, earth · Hebrew
- Adrian 👦From Hadria, a town near the Adriatic Sea · Latin
- Aiden 👦Little fire · Irish
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Amos 👦Carried by God · Hebrew
- Anders 👦Manly, strong; a form of Andrew · Scandinavian
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
Questions and answers
What does the name Angus mean?
Angus is a name of Scottish origin. It means: one strength.
Is Angus a boy or girl name?
Angus is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Angus have?
Angus has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.