Alex Ferguson Name Origin
/Sir Alex Ferguson/-
Scottish (Celtic) 70% -
English (Anglo) 20%
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Welsh (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Alex
- Last Name: Ferguson
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
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.
Name Trends
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).