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Boy Name

Emil

"Rival, eager, industrious"

About the Name Emil

Meaning

Rival, eager, industrious

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Emil is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Rival, eager, industrious" and has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Germanic names.

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Popularity Over Time

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2000
#280
2010
#400
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Emil

  • EZ Emil Zatopek

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
E
Origin
Germanic

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