Angus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Angus Name at a Glance

Name	Angus
Meaning	Unnaturally strong; singular; only choice. Scots Celtic god Angus Og helped his people with his wisdom and intelligence. The Aberdeen Angus is a Scottish breed of black cattle.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Angus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Angus means “Unnaturally strong; singular; only choice. Scots Celtic god Angus Og helped his people with his wisdom and intelligence. The Aberdeen Angus is a Scottish breed of black cattle”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Angus Name Origin

Our database records Angus under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Angus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Angus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Angus

When considering Angus for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.