Emilio vs Rafael

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
Rafael Rank #222

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 vs #222 for Rafael.

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

Rafael ___

  • Rafael Andres
  • Rafael Miguel
  • Rafael Antonio
  • Rafael Luis
  • Rafael Carlos
  • Rafael Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilio

Marco Lucia Isabella Rafael Sofia

If you choose Rafael

Isabella Valentina Gabriel Santiago Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilio or Rafael more popular?

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Rafael mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emilio and Rafael boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.

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