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Emilio | Meaning, Origin & History | The Name Library

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Emilio

Emilio is a given name common in the Italian and Spanish languages. The Portuguese-language version of the name is spelled Emílio. Like its counterpart in other languages, Emil, the name is derived from the Latin Aemilius of the gens Aemilia. Notable people and characters with the name Emilio or Emílio include:

Latin originSecular traditionClassic

Meaning

Emilio is a given name common in the Italian and Spanish languages. The Portuguese-language version

Snapshot

A boy name with 3 syllables. Currently considered common.

Popularity Over Time

U.S. Data (2000-2023)

Explore how the popularity of Emilio has changed over the last two decades.

Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Emilio is a given name common in the Italian and Spanish languages. The Portuguese-language version is Emílio. It derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is of uncertain meaning but likely related to the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival" or "emulating."

Famous Namesakes

Emilio Estevez, Emilio Pucci, Emilio Salgari, Emilio Romero, Emilio Aguinaldo

Nicknames & Variations

Em, Emi, Milo

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