Phelim
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Phelim is an Irish name meaning “ever good”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Phelim
Phelim is a classic and distinguished Irish male name. It is the Anglicized form of the Old Irish name `Feidhlimidh`. The meaning of Phelim is often given as "ever good" or "beautiful," conveying qualities of enduring virtue and attractiveness. Historically, it has been a name borne by several notable figures, including ancient Irish kings and mythological characters, cementing its place as a name rich in Gaelic (Celtic) heritage and positive connotations.
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Gender Usage of the Name Phelim
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Phelim is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Phelim
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Phelim is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 8.6K births |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 78.7M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Phelim was last recorded at #760 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2015) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #249 in 1966. Its lowest recorded position was #11,004 in 2011. Over the last 6 years (2009–2015) the name rose 63 places (from #823 to #760).
Characteristics of the Name Phelim
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- P — Boy Names Starting with P
- Ends with
- m — Boy Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Phelim is a two-syllable name with an initial stress pattern and a sharp terminal m-sound. It is tied to historical monarchs such as Phelim O'Neill of the Irish nobility. The name reflects a Vintage Revival aesthetic through its deep connection to past eras.
Middle Names For Phelim
Middle name suggestions for PhelimMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Phelim is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Phelim Jacob · Phelim Jason · Phelim Jesus · Phelim Jerry · Phelim Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Phelim
Sound Like Phelim Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Felim · Feilim · Viliami · View all 8 names
Spelled Like Phelim Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Phelix · Phelip
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Frank · Philip · Francis · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Phelim Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: William · Adam · Liam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Phelim in ASL
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