US Popularity Rank: 11564

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Rival; Laborious; Eager

Emilian is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "rival," "laborious," and "eager." It derives from Emil and, even further back, the surname Aemilius, one of ancient Rome's most powerful patrician families. Tons of cute respellings have cropped up over the years, from Emilio and Emile to Miles and Milan. When your darling Emilian finally arrives, they'll probably take their name to heart and be a force of nature in your home. Determined and adorably stubborn, they'll keep you on your toes!