Angus Meaning

What does Angus mean?

The name Angus is of Scottish and English origin.

The meaning of Angus is "only choice".

Angus is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced An-gus.

The Given Name Angus

Angus is a form of Aonghus. See Aonghus for further details.

Angus appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

A name fit for a child full of distinction and charm, a little explorer.

An attractive name that will delight parents.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Angus Deaton, Angus MacNisse, and Angus T. Jones.

Angus Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 1,813 in baby name popularity for boys with 83 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,658 in baby name popularity for boys with 95 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Angus Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Angus has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Angus to other names.

Angus Related Names

Angus is a form of Aonghus.

Famous Anguss

Angus Deaton ~ Nobel Prize for Economics 2015
Angus MacNisse ~ Saint
Angus T. Jones ~ Actor
Angus Young ~ Rock Musician

Angus Numerology

What will your new littleAngus be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Angus Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Angus in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Angus.

Just for fun, see the name Angus in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Angus in Nautical Flags page.