Alex Ferguson Name Origin

/Sir Alex Ferguson/

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The name Alex is a common short form of Alexander, originating from Greek, meaning 'defender of the people'. Ferguson is a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Fergus'. Sir Alex Ferguson is a renowned Scottish football manager.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Alex each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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