Emile name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Latin

Usage: French and Dutch

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Emile

e-mi-le

Meaning: Imitating, Rivaling and Rival

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What does Emile mean?
Variations of Emile
How popular is Emile?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Emile
Sibling Names for Emile
Famous People Named Emile
Lists having Emile

What does Emile mean?

Prominent and Ever lasting unisex name Emile means "Imitating, Rivaling or Rival" and rooted from Latin is used in French and Dutch. Emile is a form of renowned and perennial Emil. Emil is German form of Emile.

Also Emil is equivalent of Émile in German language. Pleasing and Ceaseless Latin Emil, meaning of Emil is "Imitating, Wetteifernde and Emulum". Emile is celebrated on May 22nd.

How do I pronounce Emile?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Emile as e-mi-le.

Variants of Emile

Amiel, Emil, Émile, Aemilio, Emilian, Ami-El, Emiliann, Emiliano

Names that rhyme with Emile

How popular is the name Emile?

Emile was among the popular names in France. Since emerging in 1900 around 165972 babies have been given the first name. When at its peak in 1900, 4972 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 13rd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 152 years. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 44 times Emile was a common name in United States.

Over 8775 babies have been named Emile since 1880. When at the peak of its usage in 1882,. After 209 years, the name has past its prime. Moreover, the moniker has been to Also, A common name in Belgium with over 3005 new-borns have been given the name since 1995.

Presently the name is rising, in 2018, 169 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 49th position.

Emile is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 2002, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 516 on boy names chart when 41 babies were named Emile. There are over 673 babies that have been given the name Emile in England and Wales.

Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 297 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Emile.

Over 325 people have been named Emile in Switzerland.

Emile is an uncommon baby name in Ireland still in use today. But Emile is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Burundi, Rwanda, Cameroon, Madagascar, Benin, Burkina Faso, Canada, Lebanon, Chad, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Egypt and Congo.

According to our findings, over 330000 babies have been named Emile globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	2183	65	0	0
2022	2072	72	0	0
2021	1843	83	0	0
2020	1991	71	0	0
2019	2165	65	0	0
2018	2257	60	13764	6
2017	2089	66	0	0
2016	2226	60	0	0
2015	2353	55	10853	9
2014	2427	52	10120	10

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Emile in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	3063	3655	36	312
	145	25	36	7
	127	190	15	18
	28	55	30	31
	52	0	11	0

Numerological analysis of Emile

Number 1 reveals your positive attitude and originality. Being a boss suits you because of your high self-esteem, determination, and knowledge. You believe traveling helps you grow your spiritual potential. Besides being hard-working by nature, you are also independent and like to handle things your way. You need to acquire personal independence and hit the road of success. Learn to let go of things that don't belong in your life anymore.

Go through the following names similar to Emile

Ameline - Ameline's meaning is Efficient, Basswood Plate or Emulus is originated from Gothic and Latin used for girls is used mainly in French
Dianna - Famed Dianna came from Indoeuropean and Latin is used mainly in Norwegian, Danish and English, meaning of Dianna is "Light or Often Depicted as a Huntress" is bestowed upon both sexes
Luciano - Luciano's meaning is Daylight Babies or Light used for boys which is used predominantly in Danish and Swedish is originated from Latin
Renate - Used chiefly in Dutch and Norwegian unheard-of, Renate is originated from Latin, Renate means "Born Again or Regenerate" is a gender-neutral name
Celonio - Boy name Celonio has its origin in Latin, Celonio means "Swallow Bird". Celonio is derivation of Celedonio.

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Sibling Names for Emile

Choosing a name for your newborn can be both exciting and daunting. If you've decided on "Emile" as your little one's moniker, it's time to consider sibling names that complement it perfectly. Here are some options that would make great additions to the family tree.

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Famous people named Emile

Emile Wauters, Belgian painter
Emile Claus, Belgian painter
Emile Gumbs, politician from Anguilla
Emile La Sére, member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the first district
Emile Lamm, French-born American inventor and dentist
Emile Gruppe, American painter born in Rochester
Emile Lahner, Hungarian born painter
Emile de Cartier de Marchienne, Belgian diplomat
Emile Clement, prominent collector of ethnographic artifacts and natural history specimens
Emile Zola Berman, American criminal defense lawyer
Emile Boulpaep, Belgian physiologist and since 1977 President of the Belgian American Educational Foundation
Emile Duson, Dutch field hockey player
Emile Barnes, New Orleans jazz clarinetist

Emile Bernheim, Belgian industrialist
Emile Zuckerkandl, Austrian-born French biologist considered one of the founders of the field of molecular evolution
Emile Christian, early jazz trombonist; he also played cornet and string bass
Emile Griffith, professional boxer from the U.S. Virgin Islands
Emile Berliner, German-born American inventor
Emile Heskey, English former professional footballer
Emile Hirsch, American actor
Emile de Antonio, American director and producer of documentary films
Emile Habibi, Israeli Arab writer of Arabic literature and a politician
Emile Vandervelde, Belgian socialist politician
Emile Ardolino, American film director, choreographer
Emile Czaja, Australian-Indian professional wrestler and actor

Emile Beaulieu, Emile Dorilas Beaulieu, Jr
Emile Mercier, Australian cartoonist
Emile Degelin, Belgian film director and novelist
Emile Francis, former player, coach, and general manager
Emile Ramsammy, Canadian thoroughbred horse racing Champion jockey
Emile Dechaineux, Australian mariner
Emile Baron, South African retired football goalkeeper
Emile Ford, musician and singer born in Saint Lucia
Emile Meyer, American actor usually
Emile Henry Lacombe, judge in the United States
Emile Sinclair, English semi-professional footballer
Emile Wessels, rugby union player who plays for
Emile Daems, former professional road racing cyclist
Emile Touma, Palestinian and Israeli Arab political historian

Emile Harry, former professional American football wide receiver
Emilee Annine in Do Not Disturb as Actress
Emilee Fitzpatrick in Free Agents: Live Free or Die as
Emilea Wilson in Time Freak as Actress
Emilee Wallace in Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach as Actress
Emile Gladstone in Waxwork II: Lost in Time as Miscellaneous Crew
Emile Abossolo M'bo in Night on Earth as Actor
Emile Robert in Flashbacks of a Fool as Actor
Emile Avery in Trojan Horse as Actor
Emile Chautard was a French director, actor and screenwriter, active mainly in the era of silent films.
Emile Beaucard characterized important character of Soviet Sub Exec in 1985 drama movie First Strike.

Emile Charles, from 1988 drama movie The Fruit Machine, who played Eddie.
In 1920, Emile La Croix characterized the role of Mr. Schmick in drama movie A Fool and His Money.
In 1914 drama, thriller flick, The Serum of Reason, Emile Tramont characterized Frank.
In 1914 crime, western movie, Liefde waakt, Emile Timrott characterized N.
Emile Berling portrayed significant role of N in 2020 drama, thriller film Un monde ailleurs.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html

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