Emil vs Timur

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 #2,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"iron"

Origin: Turkic

Uzbek Kazakh Azerbaijani Turkish Central Asian Russian

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Emil Rank #1,253

Timur Rank #2,615

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #2615 for Timur.

Is Emil or Timur more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Timur at #2615 in the United States.

What do Emil and Timur mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Timur means "iron" (Turkic origin).

Are Emil and Timur boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Timur is primarily a boy name.