Emilio
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Emilio is a Latin name meaning “rival”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Emilio
Emilio is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'rival' or 'striving'. It descends from the Latin family name Aemilius, which is interpreted as signifying one who competes or works with great effort. The name gained significant historical usage across Romance language-speaking countries through its connection to ancient lineages. Its etymology is firmly rooted in the Latin concept of competitive endeavor.
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Gender Usage of the Name Emilio
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Emilio is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Emilio
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Emilio is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 2.0K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 4.3K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 102K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Emilio ranked #226 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #201 in 2024 — a drop of 25 places. Emilio maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #201 in 2024. Its lowest recorded position was #929 in 1951. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #431 to #226).
Name StyleMethodology
Emilio is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 495 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 2,543 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Emilio
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- E — Boy Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Emilio possesses four syllables with a rhythmic stress on the second, creating a sophisticated and flowing cadence. It is associated with Emilio Estevez, a recognized actor and filmmaker. The multi-syllabic structure and association with professional arts contribute to an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Emilio
Middle names used with EmilioMethodology
Emilio is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Emilio Jose · Emilio Antonio · Emilio Luis · Emilio Enrique · Emilio JesusView all 101 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for EmilioMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Emilio is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Emilio Allen · Emilio Allan · Emilio Alvin · Emilio Asher · Emilio Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Emilio
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Emilio. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Emilio
Sound Like Emilio Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Emil · Emile · Emyl · View all 16 names
Spelled Like Emilio Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Emillio · Emilion · Emilios · View all 10 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elias · Amir · Alonzo · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Emilio Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Emmanuel · Emanuel · Demetrius · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Emilio”
Dictionary Meaning of "Emilio"Methodology
a female given name from Latin, equivalent to English Emily
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How to Spell Emilio in ASL
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