The namePhiléas
Philéas is a boy's name of Greek origin, made famous by the hero of Around the World in Eighty Days.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Philéas is linked to the Greek philos, "friend, one who loves".
Origin
Greek. Phileas Fogg is the hero of Jules Verne's novel published in 1872.
History
The name has spread in France since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Philéas
Philéas in France
Philéas was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 290 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Philéas. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Philéas in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philéas mean?
Philéas is linked to the Greek philos, "friend, one who loves".
What is the origin of the name Philéas?
Greek. Phileas Fogg is the hero of Jules Verne's novel published in 1872.
Is Philéas a girl's or a boy's name?
Philéas is a boy's name.