Male Name
Emil
ˈeː.mɪl
ˈeː.miːl
e.ˈmil
ˈɛ.mɪl
ˈɛ.mil
ɛ.ˈmʲilʲ
ə.ˈmil
ˈɛm.ɪl
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
2020's Grand Slam tennis players
Alan Wake characters
alpinists
chess Grandmasters
conflict
currently out of the US top 1000
Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest
Disney characters
DrakenNieR characters
German Animal Crossing characters
Writing Systems
ЕмилBulgarianSerbianMacedonian
ЭмильRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic120%
formal80%
upper class65%
wholesome100%
strong65%
refined120%
strange100%
simple100%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Emil originates from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is derived from the Latin word 'aemulus', meaning 'rival'. This name has been used across various cultures and periods, often associated with individuals who exhibit competitive or ambitious traits.
Etymology
Original Form:
Aemilius
Evolution:
From Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' to the modern form 'Emil'.
Source:
Latin