Emile
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Popularity
#1918
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
9,218
Peak Year
#171 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Emile is a French name derived from the Roman name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'industrious'. It is related to the name Emily.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Émile Zola
French novelist, playwright, and journalist.
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