Filaretos
A Irish name with cultural significance
Irish origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1743US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile

What does Filaretos mean and where does it come from?

Filaretos is a name found across Irish cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Filaretos carries the heritage of Irish tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1743 in 2015 — currently #1743 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Filaretos?

Filaretos works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Filaretos Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Filaretos Rose
Floral · soft ending
Filaretos Mae
Sweet · timeless
Filaretos Claire
French influence · crisp
Filaretos Jane
Literary · strong
Filaretos Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Filaretos right now?

Holding steady — currently #1743 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1743 · Top 1.3%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#174310stable
2022#174310stable
2021#174310stable
2020#174310stable
2019#174310
💎Filaretos is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Filaretos?

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Famous people named Filaretos

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Filaretos (Irish poet or writer)
Filaretos used this name in the rich tradition of Irish literature and storytelling.
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Filaretos (Irish saint)
Filaretos helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
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Filaretos (Celtic chieftain)
Filaretos bore this name in ancient Ireland, where it connected to the Gaelic oral tradition.
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Filaretos (Irish saint)
Filaretos helped spread this name across Ireland and Scotland through the early Christian monastic movement.
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Common questions about the name Filaretos

What does the name Filaretos mean?
Filaretos means "A Irish name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Irish tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Filaretos?
Filaretos is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Filaretos?
Filaretos originates from Irish tradition. Irish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Filaretos?
Filaretos pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Irish heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Filaretos a common or rare name?
Filaretos is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.