Philemon
Pronunciation: [ f-uhl-AYM-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Philemon is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-uhl-AYM-uhn.
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Philemon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 735 babies have been named Philemon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Philemon is past its peak , currently ranked #16,127 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,127
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Philemon
Philemon is a boy name .
Philemon is currently ranked #16,127 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Philemon include Phi, Phil, Phily, Philie, Phile, Philey, Phileie, Mon, Mony, Monie, Phy, and Phie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Philemon include Philip, Phillip . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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