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Emilie vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,253
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emilie Rank #1,386
Emil Rank #1,253

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1386 for Emilie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilie or Emil more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Emilie and Emil mean?

Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Emilie and Emil boy or girl names?

Emilie is primarily a girl name. Emil is primarily a boy name.

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