What is the origin of the name Emil?

Emil is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Emil?

In 2023, 158 babies were named Emil in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Emil a boy's name?

Yes, Emil is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Emil

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Births Last Year: 158 ↗

All-Time Total: 28,748

Peak Year: 1917

Emil is derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which means "rival" or "eager." It has roots in ancient Roman history and has been used across various cultures.

Notable Namesakes

Emiliano Zapata - Mexican revolutionary leader
Emil Jannings - German actor, first Oscar winner
Emil Zátopek - Czech long-distance runner, Olympic gold medalist
Emil Nolde - German-Danish painter, expressionist
Emil Gilels - Soviet pianist, renowned for his interpretations
Emil Fischer - German chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Emil Brunner - Swiss theologian, influential Protestant thinker
Emil Cioran - Romanian philosopher, existentialist writer
Emil Stucchio - American singer, lead vocalist of The Classics
Emil Kapaun - American Catholic priest, Medal of Honor recipient

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Emil

Shai Lenny Constantine Lev Oren Elan Yusef Kiran

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Emil

Ilana Talya Annamaria Justina Chiara Shirley Noa Ashanty

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Emil

Emely Emile Emilee Emilia Emiliano Emilie Emilio Emily

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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