Emiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-meel /ˈeɪ.miːl/Medium

Meaning: The Dutch form of Emil, from the Latin family name Aemilius, 'rival; eager; industrious.' Soft and continental.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft continental name: Emiel is the Dutch form of Emil, 'rival; eager' (said 'EH-meel').

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Origin MediumDutch, Latin

MeaningThe Dutch form of Emil, from the Latin family name Aemilius, 'rival; eager; industrious.' Soft and continental.

U.S. rank (2021)#12693 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emiel is the Dutch spelling of Emil (Latin Aemilius, 'rival; eager'). It reads soft and European, familiar in the Low Countries — rare in the U.S. (said 'EH-meel').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, more familiar in the Netherlands and Belgium. Extremely rare and continental.

Did you know? Emiel is the Dutch form of Emil, from the Latin Aemilius, 'rival; eager; industrious' — a gentle, continental classic (said 'EH-meel').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Emiel — Dutch form of Emil; Latin Aemilius 'rival; eager'

Variations

EmilEmileEmiele

Nicknames

EmiMiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emiel mean?

Emiel is the Dutch form of Emil, from the Latin Aemilius, 'rival; eager; industrious.'

How do you pronounce Emiel?

It's said EH-meel /ˈeɪ.miːl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emiel a boy or girl name?

Emiel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Emiel?

Emiel is a very rare name in the U.S.