Machiavelli vs Philemon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Machiavelli

Boy #16,219 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian surname historically linked to political cunning and realpolitik"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,219
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Machi, Velli, Mac

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Machiavelli Rank #16,219
Philemon Rank #16,127

Philemon is more popular, ranked #16127 vs #16219 for Machiavelli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Machiavelli ___

  • Machiavelli James
  • Machiavelli Alexander
  • Machiavelli Antonio

Philemon ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Machiavelli or Philemon more popular?

Philemon is more popular, ranked #16127 compared to Machiavelli at #16219 in the United States.

What do Machiavelli and Philemon mean?

Machiavelli means "Italian surname historically linked to political cunning and realpolitik" (Italian origin).

Are Machiavelli and Philemon boy or girl names?

Machiavelli is primarily a boy name. Philemon is primarily a boy name.

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