Emilio vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilio

Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Emilio Rank #152

Alex Rank #205

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Emilio or Alex more popular?

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Alex mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Emilio and Alex boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.