Alexis Camargo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Camargo — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Camargo is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alexis is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990. The surname Camargo: Camargo Municipality, Chihuahua Camargo, Chihuahua, the municipal seat Camargo Municipality, Tamaulipas Camargo volcanic field, a volcanic field in north-central Mexico Surname Alondra Camargo (born 1995), Mexican footballer Alonso de Camargo (1500–1546), Spanish naval officer and navigator Ángel Camargo (born 1967), Colombian road cyclist Christian Camargo (born 1971), American actor Daniel Camargo (born 1991), Brazilian ballet dancer Daniel Camargo Barbosa (1930–1994) prolific Colombian serial killer and rapist Diego Muñoz Camargo (c. 1529–1599), Mexican historian Fernando Camargo (born 1977. Alexis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alexis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alexis

Meaning: defender

Greek

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.

Surname: Camargo

Spanish

Camargo Municipality, Chihuahua Camargo, Chihuahua, the municipal seat Camargo Municipality, Tamaulipas Camargo volcanic field, a volcanic field in north-central Mexico Surname Alondra Camargo (born 1995), Mexican footballer Alonso de Camargo (1500–1546), Spanish naval officer and navigator Ángel Camargo (born 1967), Colombian road cyclist Christian Camargo (born 1971), American actor Daniel Camargo (born 1991), Brazilian ballet dancer Daniel Camargo Barbosa (1930–1994) prolific Colombian serial killer and rapist Diego Muñoz Camargo (c. 1529–1599), Mexican historian Fernando Camargo (born 1977.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alexis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alexis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alexis Camargo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alexis Camargo:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alexis?
The first name Alexis originates from Greek. Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'. While the name is traditionally male, it has been predominantly given to females in the United States since at least the 1940s, when actress Alexis Smith began appearing in films. It has been among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the United States since 1990.
When was Alexis most popular?
The name Alexis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Camargo?
The surname Camargo originates from Spanish. Camargo Municipality, Chihuahua Camargo, Chihuahua, the municipal seat Camargo Municipality, Tamaulipas Camargo volcanic field, a volcanic field in north-central Mexico Surname Alondra Camargo (born 1995), Mexican footballer Alonso de Camargo (1500–1546), Spanish naval officer and navigator Ángel Camargo (born 1967), Colombian road cyclist Christian Camargo (born 1971), American actor Daniel Camargo (born 1991), Brazilian ballet dancer Daniel Camargo Barbosa (1930–1994) prolific Colombian serial killer and rapist Diego Muñoz Camargo (c. 1529–1599), Mexican historian Fernando Camargo (born 1977.
What are the origins of the name Alexis Camargo?
The name Alexis Camargo combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Camargo originates from Spanish.
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