The nameOnésime
Onésime is the French form of Onesimus, a boy's name of Greek origin. It was mostly given in France around 1900.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Onésime comes from the Greek onesimos, "useful".
Origin
Greek.
History
The name was mostly given in France at the turn of the 20th century, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Onésime
Onésime in France
3766thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1911peak year (30 births)
700babies named Onésime in France since 1900
Onésime was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 230 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Onésime. Half of all babies named Onésime in France were born before 1914, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Onésime mean?
Onésime comes from the Greek onesimos, "useful".
What is the origin of the name Onésime?
Greek.
Is Onésime a girl's or a boy's name?
Onésime is a boy's name.