Emil vs Emmet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Emil Rank #1,253

Emmet Rank #1,596

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emil or Emmet more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emil and Emmet mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Emil and Emmet boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.