Edward vs Emilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,584
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ted

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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

Edward Rank #228
Emilio Rank #152

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 vs #228 for Edward.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edward ___

  • Edward James
  • Edward William
  • Edward Thomas
  • Edward Charles
  • Edward Henry
  • Edward George

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 Edward

Charlotte Eleanor Margaret William Henry

If you choose Emilio

Marco Lucia Isabella Rafael Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward or Emilio more popular?

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Emilio mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Edward and Emilio boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Emilio is primarily a boy name.

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