Emilio
rival or imitating (Latin)
Emilio is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 394, with 17,961 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
rival or imitating (Latin)
Derived from the Latin family name Aemilius (from 'aemulus'), Emilio entered Philippine naming traditions during Spanish colonization. It gained prominent historical significance through key figures of the Philippine Revolution.
Emilio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Roman family name Aemilius, derived from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning 'rival'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and remains deeply embedded in Philippine history.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like 'Milo', 'Emil', or 'Mel'. Often seen as a traditional or patriotic heritage name in the Philippines due to Emilio Aguinaldo and Katipunan hero Emilio Jacinto.
Related forms
- Emilio Italian
- Emil English
- Émile French
- Emílio Portuguese
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Emilio with common surname pairs
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Emilio is the given name. The full name is Emilio + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Emilio a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Emilio is number 394, with 17,961 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.