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Emilio
Meaning: rival (from the Roman family name Aemilius) · Origin: Italian / Spanish (from Latin) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Italian and Spanish form of Aemilius, a Roman family name linked to Latin aemulus, 'rival'.
Famous people named Emilio
- Emilio Estevez (actor)
Nicknames
Milo
Variants & related names
Emil, Émile, Emiliano
Emilio name art
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FAQ
What does the name Emilio mean?
Emilio means “rival (from the Roman family name Aemilius)”. It comes from Italian / Spanish (from Latin).
Is Emilio a popular name?
Yes — Emilio has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Emilio?
Milo.
What are other forms of Emilio?
Emil, Émile, Emiliano.
Similar names
Luca · Matteo · Antonio · Enzo · Elijah · Ezra
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.