Panfilo
Meaningfriend of all · Greek
Panfilo is a Mexican boy name meaning “friend of all”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funPanfilo doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Panfilo would score 12 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationPanfilo peaked in 1929, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
- HistoryPanfilo first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Panfilo
Panfilo is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “friend of all”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Panfilo
What does the name Panfilo mean?
Panfilo means “friend of all” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dakota (“friend, ally”), Khalil (“friend”), Edwin (“rich friend”) and Alden (“old friend”).
What is the origin of the name Panfilo?
Panfilo is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Panfilo a boy or girl name?
Panfilo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Panfilo?
Panfilo 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 #2,589 in 1929, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Panfilo?
If you like Panfilo, you might also like Dakota, Khalil, Edwin and Alden.
What should I know before naming my baby Panfilo?
Panfilo is a Mexican boy name meaning “friend of all”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.