Name meaning
Emilio
may mean “rival, eager”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Italian, Spanish, Latin American
- Spellings
- Emilio · Emil · Émile · Emiliano
- Say it
- eh-MEE-lyoh
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Emilio comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, usually linked to aemulus, rival. It is popular in Italy, Spain and Mexico. Emil and Emiliano are related.
Roots
From Latin Aemilius, possibly from aemulus (rival).
Where it is used
Emil and Emiliano are related.
Emilio name FAQ
What does the name Emilio mean?
Emilio may mean “rival, eager”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Latin Aemilius, possibly from aemulus (rival).
Where does the name Emilio come from?
Emilio is of Latin origin. Today it is used in Italian, Spanish, Latin American families.
How do you pronounce Emilio?
Emilio is usually pronounced eh-MEE-lyoh.
Is Emilio a boy's or a girl's name?
Emilio is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Emilio?
Related spellings and forms include Emil, Émile, Emiliano.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.