Angus — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Angus is a boys' name of Scottish/Celtic origin, meaning "one choice; unique strength". Celtic god of love and youth — Hamish's beefier brother.

Style & feel. With scottish and vintage on its style card, Angus sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape — familiar enough that nobody misreads it, distinctive enough that your child won't share it with three classmates. At 2 syllables, it flows across most middle-name combinations and survives every life stage from playground to résumé.

Pairing ideas. Angus pairs naturally with one- and two-syllable middles (Ewan, Callum share its sound-world). If you like Angus, you'll probably also love Ewan, Callum, Hamish — same era, same energy, same bone structure.