Emil

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“rival, emulating” — Latin

—2024 rank
1917peak year
32,217babies named Emil since 1880
▲ +2%5-year trend

Emil popularity over 145 years

🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 191718801920196020002024

What does Emil mean?

A German and Scandinavian form of Aemilius, the Roman family name behind Emily, from aemulus, rival or emulating; widespread across northern Europe.

OriginLatin
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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