Meaning: Form of the Roman family name Aemilius
The story
Emilio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally linked to Latin aemulus, rival. Its flowing vowels give the ancient name a familiar contemporary rhythm.
Spellings & variants
- Emil
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Emilio comes from Italian, Spanish, and Latin.
More like Emilio
More Italian namesEmiliano
Rival, through Aemilius
Romeo
Roman; from Rome
Valentino
Italian form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health
Aurelio
Golden, through Aurelius
Lorenzo
From Laurentum
Dante
Enduring; steadfast
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