Emiliano vs Thiago

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

Thiago

Boy #55 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#55
Total SSA Count
5,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tiago, Iago

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emiliano Rank #113
Thiago Rank #55

Thiago is more popular, ranked #55 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

Thiago ___

  • Thiago Antonio
  • Thiago Eduardo
  • Thiago Luis
  • Thiago Carlos
  • Thiago Miguel
  • Thiago Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emiliano

Valentina Isabella Sebastiano Rodrigo Lucia

If you choose Thiago

Valentina Sofia Lucas Gabriel Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emiliano or Thiago more popular?

Thiago is more popular, ranked #55 compared to Emiliano at #113 in the United States.

What do Emiliano and Thiago mean?

Emiliano means "industrious, striving" (Latin origin). Thiago means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emiliano and Thiago boy or girl names?

Emiliano is primarily a boy name. Thiago is primarily a boy name.

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