How do you pronounce Emile?

Emile is pronounced ay-MEEL;EM-il.

What is the origin of Emile?

Emile is of Latin origin, from French culture.

Boy name Latin origin Christian tradition

ay-MEEL;EM-il · 5 letters · 2 syllables

What it means

Rival;eager

Language

Latin

Culture

French

Religion

Christian

Style era

vintage

Themes

French · classic

2024 rank#1918

2024 births82

Peak year1922

First appeared1880

Total US births8,570

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Alternate spellings

ÉmileEmil

In other languages

Émile (French)Emil (German)Emilio (Spanish)

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