Aven vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Aven Rank #1,157

Emil Rank #1,253

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #1253 for Emil.

Is Aven or Emil more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Aven and Emil mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Aven and Emil boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.