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Emile vs Damir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,920
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Damir

Boy #797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace giver, one who gives peace"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Bosnian Croatian Serbian Turkish Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#797
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emile Rank #1,920
Damir Rank #797

Damir is more popular, ranked #797 vs #1920 for Emile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emile or Damir more popular?

Damir is more popular, ranked #797 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emile and Damir mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Damir means "peace giver, one who gives peace" (Slavic origin).

Are Emile and Damir boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Damir is primarily a boy name.

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