Flint vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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Flint Rank #1,981

Emile Rank #1,920

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #1981 for Flint.

Is Flint or Emile more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Emile mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Flint and Emile boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.