Loving, affectionate, or one who is kind
Derived from the Greek word 'philema', meaning 'kiss' or 'affection'. In the New Testament, Philemon was a wealthy Christian to whom the Apostle Paul addressed one of his epistles. The name carries a historical weight of kindness and hospitality.
Less common today
Philemon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,243 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early Christian figure and recipient of Paul's Epistle
Character from Greek mythology who showed hospitality to gods · Metamorphoses
Former Prime Minister of Cameroon
Renowned 16th-century English translator
