Philemon
ph(i)-le-mon
US Popularity:25658
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Loving, affectionate; Kiss
If baby has Greek heritage, you'll love this wonderfully rare boy's name, meaning "loving" or "affectionate" as well as "kiss." Philemon also has Christian Biblical origins as a friend of Saint Paul in the New Testament. More recently, this beautiful name has made its way into the spotlight, thanks to actor Philemon Chambers: the first Black actor to star in an LGBTQ+ winter holiday rom-com. Needless to say, baby Philemon is sure to inspire everyone they meet.
Philemon Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Philemon is currently #4596 on The Bump
Boy:Philemon is currently #1526 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Philemon is currently #25658 in U.S. births
Boy:Philemon is currently #7714 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#25658
in 2022
- 15813
from 2021
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