Emil vs Americus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Boy #37,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"home ruler, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

American Latin Italian Germanic Hungarian

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Emil Rank #1,253

Americus Rank #37,943

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #37943 for Americus.

Is Emil or Americus more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Americus at #37943 in the United States.

What do Emil and Americus mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Americus means "home ruler, powerful ruler" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Emil and Americus boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Americus is primarily a boy name.