Emilio

At a Glance: Name: Emilio – Meaning: rival – Origin: Latin (via Spanish/Italian) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: eh-MEEL-yo

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Emilio is a boy's name that comes from Latin by way of Spanish and Italian, and it's said eh-MEEL-yo. It traces back to the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' — not 'eager,' as it's often glossed online. It has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless.

Meaning & Origin of Emilio

Meaning: Rival.

Origin: Latin (via Spanish/Italian).

A common claim: Widely glossed online as meaning 'eager.' Actually: Emilio actually traces to Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' — not 'eager.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Emilio

Phonetic: eh-MEEL-yo   IPA: /ɛˈmiːljoʊ/

Popularity of Emilio

Emilio ranks #152 in the U.S. as of 2024, with 2,358 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest ranking in the Social Security records, which run from 1882 to 2024, so it's at its most popular right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Emilio mean?

Rival. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emilio)

How do you pronounce Emilio?

Emilio is pronounced eh-MEEL-yo (IPA: /ɛˈmiːljoʊ/).

Is Emilio a popular name right now?

Emilio is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #152 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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