Emil

Boy's name

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.

Meaning Rival
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 158 Rising
Peak year 1917

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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

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