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Derived from the Germanic elements 'theud' meaning 'people' and 'man', Tilman signifies a 'man of the people' or a 'capable man.' This name suggests a person who is exceptionally reliable, industrious, and possesses a natural gift for bringing people together through hard work and integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,097 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1949 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1945 |
| Most recent | 1977 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German |
| Comeback name | No |
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Tilman Riemenschneider (Master sculptor and woodcarver) · Tilman Fertitta (Business mogul and owner of the Houston Rockets) · Tilman Schweiger (Award-winning actor and director known for 'Inglourious Basterds') · Tilman Thomas (Former Prime Minister of Grenada) · Tilman Pesch (Influential philosopher and theologian)
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