Emilio: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-MEE-lee-oh · 4 syllables
Emilio means “rival”, from Latin.
From the name of a Roman gens, Latin Aemilius, from aemulus (“rival”), or possibly of Etruscan origin. Cognate with German and English Emil and French Emile.
- Meaning
- rival
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEE-lee-oh
- US rank (2025)
- #154
- US babies a year
- about 2,124 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Emilio?
Emilio was the #154 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,397 babies. It’s rising: up 78% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #154 |
| England & Wales | #509 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Ireland | #389 |
| France | #124 |
| Norway | #274 |
| Canada | #330 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Emilio?
Half of US adults named Emilio are older than 30; most are between 18 and 72. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Emilio
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Emilio have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Emilio
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Luciano
- Matias
- Fabian
- Marcelo
- Camilo
- Vicente
- Nicolas
- Valentin
- Roman
- Vladimir
- Dominic
- Jeronimo
- Jesus
- Mariano
- Giacomo
- Johannes
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Questions about Emilio
What does the name Emilio mean?
Emilio means “rival”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Emilio?
Emilio is pronounced uh-MEE-lee-oh.
How popular is the name Emilio?
Emilio was the #154 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,397 babies. It’s rising: up 78% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Emilio?
Half of US adults named Emilio are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 72.