Philemon vs Rudiger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rudiger

Boy #16,014 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous spear, renowned warrior"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,014
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rudi, Rudy

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Popularity Comparison

Philemon Rank #16,127
Rudiger Rank #16,014

Rudiger is more popular, ranked #16014 vs #16127 for Philemon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Philemon ___

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Rudiger ___

  • Rudiger Franz
  • Rudiger Heinrich
  • Rudiger Karl
  • Rudiger Wilhelm
  • Rudiger Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rudiger

Klaus Ingrid Wolfgang Hildegard Dieter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philemon or Rudiger more popular?

Rudiger is more popular, ranked #16014 compared to Philemon at #16127 in the United States.

What do Philemon and Rudiger mean?

Rudiger means "famous spear, renowned warrior" (Old German origin).

Are Philemon and Rudiger boy or girl names?

Philemon is primarily a boy name. Rudiger is primarily a boy name.

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