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David vs Emilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emilio

Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#152
Total SSA Count
2,358
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Emilio Rank #152

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #152 for Emilio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Emilio more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do David and Emilio mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are David and Emilio boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Emilio is primarily a boy name.

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