Filmon
Meaningform of Philemon · Tigrinya
Filmon is an African boy name meaning “form of Philemon”, with Tigrinya roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funFilmon doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationFilmon peaked in 1993, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Filmon you'd meet today is about 32 years old.
- HistoryFilmon first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Filmon
Filmon is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Philemon”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
Other spellings of Filmon
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Filmon
What does the name Filmon mean?
Filmon means “form of Philemon” and comes from Tigrinya.
What is the origin of the name Filmon?
Filmon is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Tigrinya. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Filmon a boy or girl name?
Filmon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Filmon?
Filmon is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1994. It peaked at #6,816 in 1993, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Filmon?
If you like Filmon, you might also like Philmon. Philmon is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Filmon?
Filmon is an African boy name meaning “form of Philemon”, with Tigrinya roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.