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Emile vs Obed

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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Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emile Rank #1,920
Obed Rank #1,942

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #1942 for Obed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emile or Obed more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Emile and Obed mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emile and Obed boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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