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.
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