Emmet vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Emil Rank #1,253

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Emil more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Emil mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Emmet and Emil boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.