David vs Emilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Emi, Milo, Emil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Emilio Rank #152

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #152 for Emilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Emilio ___

  • Emilio James
  • Emilio Antonio
  • Emilio Carlos
  • Emilio Rafael
  • Emilio Sebastian
  • Emilio David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Emilio

Marco Lucia Isabella Rafael Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Emilio more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do David and Emilio mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are David and Emilio boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Emilio is primarily a boy name.

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