Emilio
Meaning of Emilio
Emilio is the Spanish and Italian form of Aemilius, the name of an ancient Roman family. Aemilius is usually traced to the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival," though this origin is not certain. In Spanish, Emilio is pronounced eh-MEE-lee-oh, with the stress on the second syllable.
The name has long been used in Spain, Italy and Latin America. Well-known bearers include Emilio Aguinaldo, the revolutionary leader who became the first president of the Philippines, and the American actor and filmmaker Emilio Estevez, known for The Breakfast Club and The Mighty Ducks.
In the U.S., Emilio has grown more common since the late 1980s. It rose every year from 304th in 2015 to its highest rank, 151st, in 2024. In 2025 it ranked 154th with 2,397 babies, its highest yearly count.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as eh-MEE-lee-oh (/eˈmiljo/)
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Notable People Named Emilio
| Emilio Aguinaldo was a Filipino revolutionary leader who fought Spain and the United States and briefly served as the first president of the Philippines and of an Asian constitutional republic. |
| Emilio Estevez is an American actor and filmmaker, son of Martin Sheen and older brother of Charlie Sheen, who debuted uncredited in Badlands in 1973 and got his first credited role in Tex in 1982. |
| Emilio Azcárraga Jean - Emilio Fernando Azcarraga Jean is a Mexican businessman and chairman of Televisa and Club America. |
| Emilio Pericoli was an Italian singer born in Cesenatico, Romagna, Italy. |
