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Emilio vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilio

Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#152
Total SSA Count
2,358
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emilio Rank #152
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #152 for Emilio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilio or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Anthony mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Emilio and Anthony boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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