emilio

Pronunciation
eh-MEE-lee-oh

Gender
male

Origin

Spanish; Italian; Latin; Roman

Ranking

  180 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Rival

Emilio, a diminutive of Emiliano, is a Spanish and Italian form of Aemilius that comes from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival." It has been featured in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for boy names every year since 1900, but didn't crack the top-200 for the first time until 2022 and set a new record in 2023 as the 180th most popular boy's name in the United States. It's the middle name of "Roseanne" star Sara Gilbert and wife Linda Perry's son, Rhodes Emilio, born in 2015.

Famous People Named Emilio

  Emilio Estevez

  Actor and director known for roles in family-friendly films like The Mighty Ducks

  Emilio Aguinaldo

  First President of the Philippines and a leader in the country's independence movement

  Emilio Pucci

  Famous fashion designer known for colorful and innovative designs

  Emilio Sanchez

  Professional tennis player known for his sportsmanship and achievements in doubles

  Emilio Navaira

  Tejano music singer known for his contributions to the genre

  Emilio G. Segrè

  Physicist who discovered the antiproton, contributing to science

  Emilio Botín

  Influential banker who led Santander Group to international success

  Emilio Jacinto

  Filipino revolutionary known as the 'Brains of the Katipunan'

  Emilio Sanchez Perrier

  Spanish painter known for his beautiful landscapes

  Emilio Azcárraga Milmo

  Media mogul who expanded Televisa into a global company

Famous Media with people Named Emilio

    Emilio the Elephant

    A children's book about an adventurous elephant named Emilio  

    Emilio's Adventure

    An animated series featuring a young boy named Emilio who explores different cultures  

    Emilio's Magical Journey

    A storybook about Emilio, a boy who discovers a portal to a magical world  

    Emilio and the Enchanted Forest

    A cartoon about Emilio and his friends who protect a magical forest  

    Emilio's Big Dream

    A motivational children's book about Emilio pursuing his dream of becoming an astronaut  

    Emilio's Toy Shop

    A TV show where Emilio creates and tests new toys with his friends  

    Emilio's Cooking Quest

    A kid-friendly cooking show where Emilio learns to make dishes from around the world  

    Emilio's Science Lab

    An educational series where Emilio conducts fun science experiments  

    Emilio and the Time Machine

    A book about Emilio traveling through time to learn about history  

    Emilio's Animal Rescue

    A show about Emilio helping animals in need and learning about wildlife conservation