Nicholas vs Emilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117
Emilio Rank #152

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #152 for Emilio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Emilio more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Emilio mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Emilio boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Emilio is primarily a boy name.

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