Emilio vs Matteo

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emilio Rank #152
Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 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

Matteo ___

  • Matteo James
  • Matteo Giovanni
  • Matteo Luca
  • Matteo Rafael
  • Matteo Alessandro
  • Matteo Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilio

Marco Lucia Isabella Rafael Sofia

If you choose Matteo

Luca Leonardo Sofia Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilio or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Matteo mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Emilio and Matteo boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.

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