Emilio

Em-ee-lee-oh

Spanish and Italian variation of Emil

"rival"

Updated Mon Dec 23 2024

Emilio Origin and Meaning

The name Emilio is a boy's name of Spanish, Italian origin meaning "rival".

Dashing and suave, with a hint of poetry and gentleness, Emilio is an appealing and international choice. A solid favorite in Italy, it is also on the rise in the US, France, Austria, and the UK.

Derived from the Roman family name, Aemilius, Emilio is part of the Emil, Emiliano, Emily and Emilia family, all with the meaning "rival".

While Emilio isn't quite as popular as its feminine counterparts yet, it has received more attention in recent years. With other -o names such as Matteo, Arlo, and Leo all trending for boys, it broke into the US Top 200 for the first time in 2022 and is now given to over 2000 babies every year.

Actor Emilio Estevez has brought notable attention to the name, while Italian fashion designers Emilio Pucci and Emilio Cavallini give it an air of style. Other recent namesakes include footballer Emilio Nsue, actor Emilio Sakraya, and influencer Emilio Martinez.

# 180 in the US

Emilio Rank in US Top 1000

# 509 on Nameberry

Emilio Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Emilio Popularity

180US2023
509Nameberry2024
224Future2028
449England2023
37Germany2023
39Mexico2021
48Switzerland2023
40Austria2023
55Chile2021

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Famous People Named Emilio

Emilio Estevez
American actor
Emilio Aguinaldo
1st President of the Phillippines
Emilio Pucci
Italian fashion designer
Emilio Cavallini
Italian fashion designer
Emilio "El Indio" Fernández
Mexican film director
Emilio Gino Segrè
Italian physicist; winner of the Nobel Prize
Emilio Martinez
Spanish YouTuber; twin brother Ivan Martinez
Rhodes Emilio Gilbert (b. 2015)
son of Linda Perry and Sara Gilbert