Alexis Cedillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Cedillo — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Cedillo 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 Cedillo: Ángel Cedillo Hernández (born 1960), Mexican politician Enrique Cedillo (born 1996), Mexican professional footballer Gil Cedillo (born 1954), American politician Jaime Serrano Cedillo (1967–2012), deputy of Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico Julio Cesar Cedillo (born 1970), Mexican-American actor María Marcos Cedillo Salas, Mexican pilot Mónica Banegas Cedillo (born 1977), Ecuadorian politician Saturnino Cedillo (1890–1939), Mexican politician Cedillo, town and municipality in the province of Cáceres, community of Extremadura, Spain Cedillo de la Torre, municipality in the province of Segovia, Castile and. 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: Cedillo

Spanish

Ángel Cedillo Hernández (born 1960), Mexican politician Enrique Cedillo (born 1996), Mexican professional footballer Gil Cedillo (born 1954), American politician Jaime Serrano Cedillo (1967–2012), deputy of Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico Julio Cesar Cedillo (born 1970), Mexican-American actor María Marcos Cedillo Salas, Mexican pilot Mónica Banegas Cedillo (born 1977), Ecuadorian politician Saturnino Cedillo (1890–1939), Mexican politician Cedillo, town and municipality in the province of Cáceres, community of Extremadura, Spain Cedillo de la Torre, municipality in the province of Segovia, Castile and.

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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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Numerology

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

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Personality Number

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

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 Cedillo?
The surname Cedillo originates from Spanish. Ángel Cedillo Hernández (born 1960), Mexican politician Enrique Cedillo (born 1996), Mexican professional footballer Gil Cedillo (born 1954), American politician Jaime Serrano Cedillo (1967–2012), deputy of Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico Julio Cesar Cedillo (born 1970), Mexican-American actor María Marcos Cedillo Salas, Mexican pilot Mónica Banegas Cedillo (born 1977), Ecuadorian politician Saturnino Cedillo (1890–1939), Mexican politician Cedillo, town and municipality in the province of Cáceres, community of Extremadura, Spain Cedillo de la Torre, municipality in the province of Segovia, Castile and.
What are the origins of the name Alexis Cedillo?
The name Alexis Cedillo combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Cedillo originates from Spanish.
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