Emilio

Emilio is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “rival.” In 2024 it was given to 2,358 boys in the United States.

Emilio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Italian
Meaning
“rival”

About the name Emilio

Emilio belongs to the Spanish and Italian tradition. Its meaning — “rival” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Emilio first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #152 in 2024, and in 2024 2,358 babies received the name — 51,541 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emilio in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#152 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Emilio in 2024
2,358
Total since 1880
51,541

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emilio mean?

Emilio means “rival” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Emilio a boy or girl name?

Emilio is a boy name. In 2024, 2,358 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emilio?

Emilio comes from the Spanish and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Emilio?

Emilio first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #152 in 2024, and 2,358 babies were given the name in 2024.

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