Emil vs Liham

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 #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Filipino Tagalog

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Emil Rank #1,253

Liham Rank #6,616

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #6616 for Liham.

Is Emil or Liham more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Emil and Liham mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Emil and Liham boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.