Emilio vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Emilio Rank #152
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #152 for Emilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilio ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilio

Marco Lucia Isabella Rafael Sofia

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilio or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Emma mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emilio and Emma boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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