Emil vs Jamil

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 #2,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful, elegant"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Swahili African American

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Emil Rank #1,253

Jamil Rank #2,396

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #2396 for Jamil.

Is Emil or Jamil more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Jamil at #2396 in the United States.

What do Emil and Jamil mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Jamil means "graceful, elegant" (Arabic origin).

Are Emil and Jamil boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Jamil is primarily a boy name.