Meaning: Rival, eager — a name of beauty and strength
Origin: Scandinavian/French
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #5
Total births: 16,643
History: Emil is one of Sweden's most iconic names, inseparable from Astrid Lindgren's beloved 'Emil i Lönneberga' — the mischievous boy from Småland whose adventures define Swedish childhood. Every Swedish child knows Emil's pranks, his woodshed, and his good heart beneath the chaos. The name has been in Sweden's top 10 for decades. Emil means Swedish childhood literature brought to life.
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