Emile

Latin

"rival"

Emile Origin and Meaning

The name Emile is a boy's name of French origin.

Emile is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which comes from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'. Popular throughout France and French-speaking regions, Emile has a distinguished literary connection through French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's influential work 'Émile, or On Education'. The name has a sophisticated European flair while remaining straightforward to pronounce and spell in many languages. Though never reaching extreme popularity in English-speaking countries, Emile maintains steady usage as a classic choice with intellectual associations. Notable bearers include French author Émile Zola and French painter Émile Bernard.

Emile Rank in US Top 1000

# 965 in the US

Emile Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 996 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Emile

• 996 Nameberry 2025
• 918 Unique 2024
• 68 Canada 2023
• 993 England 2021
• 51 Belgium 2023

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Famous People Named Emile

• Emile Hirsch American actor
• Emile Zola French writer
• Emile Coue French philosopher
• Emile Durkheim French sociologist
• Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey English footballer

The name Emile in Pop Culture

• Emile Theresia a (female) character in the video game Theresia: Dear Emile.
• Emile Danki character from TV show "Heroes"
• Emile Picani character created by Thomas Sanders