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Emileo

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-MEE-lee-oh /ɛˈmi.li.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Emilio — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival; emulating; industrious'Low

In 30 seconds: Rival; industrious: Emileo spells Emilio. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-MEE-lee-oh').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Emilio — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival; emulating; industrious'

U.S. rank (2024)#7363 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 174

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

Emileo is a spelling of Emilio — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival; emulating; industrious' (the Roman family name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-MEE-lee-oh'; nickname Emi).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, rival-and-industrious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Emilio comes from Latin Aemilius, 'rival; emulating; industrious' — Emileo is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-MEE-lee-oh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Emilio — Latin etymology

Variations

EmilioEmilianoEmilo

Nicknames

Emi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emileo mean?

Emileo spells Emilio — Latin 'rival; emulating; industrious'.

How do you pronounce Emileo?

It's said eh-MEE-lee-oh /ɛˈmi.li.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emileo a boy or girl name?

Emileo is a boy's name.

How popular is Emileo?

Emileo is a rare spelling in the U.S.