Emilio
Emilio is a boys' name of Spanish origin meaning “rival, industrious, striving.” It ranked #258 in the United States in 2025. The Spanish and Italian form of Aemilius, the Roman family name.
how do you pronounce Emilio?
eh-MEE-lee-oh
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what does Emilio mean?
The name Emilio means “rival, industrious, striving.” It comes from the Spanish language tradition.
The Spanish and Italian form of Aemilius, the Roman family name. It is widely used across Latin America and Southern Europe.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #258 |
| 2023 | #265 |
| 2022 | #274 |
| 2021 | #285 |
| 2020 | #298 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Emilio?
- Emilio Estevez
- Emilio Pucci
- Emilio Aguinaldo
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