Emiel
Boy name · French · German · Latin
Meaningeager, rival · Dutch form of Emil
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,632 in 1921
7 babies were named Emiel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Emiel, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Emiel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmiel first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1921, when it ranked #2,632. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEmiel has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningEmiel is a Dutch form of Emil, which means “eager, rival”. Our records link it to French, German and Latin roots.
About the name Emiel
Emiel is a boy name of French, German and Latin origin meaning “eager, rival”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Emiel for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 17 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #2,632 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.1 | 162,602 boys |
| 1920s | 3.7 | 267,380 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 934,579 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
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Questions about the name Emiel
What does the name Emiel mean?
Emiel means “eager, rival” in Dutch, as a form of Emil.
What is the origin of the name Emiel?
Emiel has French, German, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Emiel a boy or girl name?
Emiel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Emiel?
Emiel ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#2,632).