Emile vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Emile Rank #1,920

Emil Rank #1,253

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Emile or Emil more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emile and Emil mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Emile and Emil boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.