Emile: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Emile – Meaning: rival, one who emulates or competes – Origin: Latin (via French) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ay-MEEL


Emile is a Latin (via French) boy's name meaning “rival, one who emulates or competes”. It appears in our list of 150+ French Baby Boy Names With Irresistible Gallic Charm.

Meaning & Origin of Emile

Meaning: Rival, one who emulates or competes.

Origin: Latin (via French).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Emile

Phonetic: ay-MEEL   IPA: /eɪˈmiːl/

Popularity of Emile

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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