US Popularity Rank: 228

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Eager; Rival

Emiliano is a boy’s name of Italian and Spanish origins, also boasting Latin roots, too. It means “eager” and “rival.” This title comes from Aemiliânus, which was derived from the Roman family name Aemilius. With the strength of this name’s history, there are ample historical figures to inspire this little boy to do great things. From the ancient Roman political figure Mamercus to Emiliano Zapata, a leader of the 1910 Mexican Revolution who helped establish Mexico as we know it today, baby can look to his name for guidance and inspiration.