Emilio vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilio

Marco Lucia Isabella Rafael Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilio or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Theodore mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Emilio and Theodore boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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