Emiliano vs Jose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emiliano

Boy #113 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, striving"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#113
Total SSA Count
3,125
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Emi, Emil, Mili

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emiliano Rank #113
Jose Rank #91

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #113 for Emiliano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emiliano ___

  • Emiliano Jose
  • Emiliano Antonio
  • Emiliano Carlos
  • Emiliano Rafael
  • Emiliano Miguel
  • Emiliano Santiago

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emiliano

Valentina Isabella Sebastiano Rodrigo Lucia

If you choose Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emiliano or Jose more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Emiliano at #113 in the United States.

What do Emiliano and Jose mean?

Emiliano means "industrious, striving" (Latin origin). Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Emiliano and Jose boy or girl names?

Emiliano is primarily a boy name. Jose is primarily a boy name.

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