Thelman
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Thelman
Thelman is a Germanic name derived from the elements "thel" (people) and "man" (man), meaning "man of the people" or "popular man." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage particularly among Dutch and English speakers, though it remains relatively uncommon.
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Etymology
Thelman is a Germanic name derived from the elements "thel" (people) and "man" (man), meaning "man of the people" or "popular man." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage particularly among Dutch and English speakers, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Thelman currently ranks #3,832 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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