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Addison vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,920
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #1,937
Emile Rank #1,920

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #1937 for Addison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Emile more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Addison at #1937 in the United States.

What do Addison and Emile mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Addison and Emile boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.

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