Emil
BoyOrigin: Latin · Germanic
Meaning
“from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably 'rival'; some sources say 'eager'”
Cultural Notes
Kastner's 1929 children's novel Emil and the Detectives made the name familiar in German-speaking countries.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
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Famous People Named Emil
- Emil Nolde (painter), Emil Zátopek (athlete)
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