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Emilson

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-mil-son /ˈɛ.mɪl.sɒn/High

Meaning: A patronymic, 'son of Emil/Emilio' — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival; emulating; industrious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Emil/Emilio: Emilson is a patronymic. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA patronymic, 'son of Emil/Emilio' — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival; emulating; industrious'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7364 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 82

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320062024

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

Emilson is a patronymic, 'son of Emil/Emilio' — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival; emulating; industrious' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (popular in Brazil and Latin America; said 'EH-mil-son'; nickname Emi).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Brazilian families. Rare, son-of-Emil at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Emil/Emilio comes from Latin Aemilius, 'rival; emulating; industrious' — Emilson means 'son of Emil', a crisp, modern patronymic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EH-mil-son').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Emilson — patronymic; routes layered

Variations

EmilssonEmilio

Nicknames

Emi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emilson mean?

Emilson is a patronymic, 'son of Emil/Emilio' — from Latin 'rival; industrious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emilson?

It's said EH-mil-son /ˈɛ.mɪl.sɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emilson a boy or girl name?

Emilson is a boy's name.

How popular is Emilson?

Emilson is a rare name in the U.S.

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