Alexis Cueto

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alexis Cueto — defender
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alexis Cueto 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 Cueto: Al Cueto, former basketball player Alonso Cueto, novelist and playwright Anderson Cueto, football player Germán Cueto, Mexican painter, sculptor, puppet designer and puppeteer Johnny Cueto (born 1986), Dominican baseball pitcher Lola Cueto, Mexican painter, printmaker, puppet designer, and puppeteer Mark Cueto (born 1979), English rugby player Matanza Cueto (born 1982), ring name of American professional wrestler Jeffrey Cobb Mireya Cueto (1922–2013), Mexican puppeteer, writer and dramaturg Fictional characters with the surname include: Dario and Antonio Cueto, putative owners and promoters of. 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: Cueto

Spanish

Al Cueto, former basketball player Alonso Cueto, novelist and playwright Anderson Cueto, football player Germán Cueto, Mexican painter, sculptor, puppet designer and puppeteer Johnny Cueto (born 1986), Dominican baseball pitcher Lola Cueto, Mexican painter, printmaker, puppet designer, and puppeteer Mark Cueto (born 1979), English rugby player Matanza Cueto (born 1982), ring name of American professional wrestler Jeffrey Cobb Mireya Cueto (1922–2013), Mexican puppeteer, writer and dramaturg Fictional characters with the surname include: Dario and Antonio Cueto, putative owners and promoters of.

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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 Cueto

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 Cueto:

8
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Cueto?
The surname Cueto originates from Spanish. Al Cueto, former basketball player Alonso Cueto, novelist and playwright Anderson Cueto, football player Germán Cueto, Mexican painter, sculptor, puppet designer and puppeteer Johnny Cueto (born 1986), Dominican baseball pitcher Lola Cueto, Mexican painter, printmaker, puppet designer, and puppeteer Mark Cueto (born 1979), English rugby player Matanza Cueto (born 1982), ring name of American professional wrestler Jeffrey Cobb Mireya Cueto (1922–2013), Mexican puppeteer, writer and dramaturg Fictional characters with the surname include: Dario and Antonio Cueto, putative owners and promoters of.
What are the origins of the name Alexis Cueto?
The name Alexis Cueto combines two different traditions: the first name Alexis has Greek roots, while the surname Cueto originates from Spanish.
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