Amor vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amor

Girl #1,437 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,437
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mora

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,920
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amor Rank #1,437
Emile Rank #1,920

Amor is more popular, ranked #1437 vs #1920 for Emile.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amor ___

  • Amor Rose
  • Amor Celeste
  • Amor Violet
  • Amor Grace
  • Amor Luna
  • Amor Belle

Emile ___

  • Emile Auguste
  • Emile Henri
  • Emile Louis
  • Emile Victor
  • Emile Marcel
  • Emile Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amor

Paz Lux Felix Vita Iris

If you choose Emile

Amelie Henri Colette Marcel Cecile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amor or Emile more popular?

Amor is more popular, ranked #1437 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Amor and Emile mean?

Amor means "love" (Latin origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Amor and Emile boy or girl names?

Amor is primarily a girl name. Emile is primarily a boy name.

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