Boy name · Latin
Emilio
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: rival, striving to equalEmilio is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "rival, striving to equal". It is used in Italian and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Rival, striving to equal
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- eh-MEE-lyoh (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Emilio
As a boy's name, Emilio comes from Latin and means "rival, striving to equal". It is used in Italian and Spanish.
In Italian, say eh-MEE-lyoh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Emilio on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Emilio on 2 lists.
“Rival, striving to equal; Latin. Say eh-MEE-lyoh”
From Italian boy names, italian boy names that work in English
“Rival, eager; Latin. Say eh-MEE-lyoh”
From Spanish boy names, old-fashioned Spanish boy names
How popular is Emilio?
- US rank in 2025
- #154
- 2,397 babies, 1,403 per million boys
- Best rank
- #151 in 2024
- Most babies: 2,397 in 2025
- Babies since 1882
- At least 53,955
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 21 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 22 per million |
| 1900s | 94 per million |
| 1910s | 107 per million |
| 1920s | 129 per million |
| 1930s | 112 per million |
| 1940s | 74 per million |
| 1950s | 69 per million |
| 1960s | 81 per million |
| 1970s | 118 per million |
| 1980s | 145 per million |
| 1990s | 346 per million |
| 2000s | 512 per million |
| 2010s | 679 per million |
| 2020s | 1,164 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #274 | #261 | #248 | #240 | #229 | #219 | #198 | #181 | #151 | #154 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Emilio
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- EmilRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
- ÉmileRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
- EmilianoRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
Names spelled like Emilio
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- EgidioYoung goat (Greek, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
Middle names for Emilio
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Emilio: common questions
What does the name Emilio mean?
Emilio comes from Latin and means "rival, striving to equal".
Is Emilio a boy or girl name?
Emilio is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Emilio come from?
Emilio comes from Latin and means "rival, striving to equal". Today it is used in Italian and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Emilio?
In Italian, say eh-MEE-lyoh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Emilio?
Emilio ranked #154 in the US in 2025, with 2,397 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Emilio?
Forms of Emilio with the same meaning and origin include Emil (German), Émile (French) and Emiliano (English).
What middle names go with Emilio?
Middle names that flow well with Emilio include Alton, Cedar, Ford, Hugh and Jack. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.