Emiliano: meaning and origin
Emiliano
“Eager, rival”
About the name Emiliano
Emiliano is a boy’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “eager, rival”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
- Miguel 👦Who is like God? · Spanish
- Santiago 👦Saint James · Spanish
- Thiago 👦Saint James; a Portuguese and Spanish form · Spanish
- Xavier 👦New house (from Basque) · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, girls)
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
More boy names starting with E
- Easton 👦East-facing place · English
- Edward 👦Wealthy guardian · English
- Eitan 👦Strong, steady · Hebrew
- Eli 👦Ascended, uplifted · Hebrew
- Elias 👦My God is the Lord; the Greek form of Elijah · Greek
- Elijah 👦My God is the Lord · Hebrew
- Emmett 👦Whole, universal · German
- Enzo 👦Ruler of the home; an Italian form of Henry · Italian
- Erik 👦Eternal ruler · Scandinavian
- Ethan 👦Strong, firm · Hebrew
Questions and answers
What does the name Emiliano mean?
Emiliano is a name of Spanish origin. It means: eager, rival.
Is Emiliano a boy or girl name?
Emiliano is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Emiliano have?
Emiliano has 8 letters and about 4 syllables.