Lucien
loo-SYEN
Boy · Latin
Meaning: Light, from Lucania
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Emile
Boy · Latin · Medium name
- Meaning
- Rival, eager, excellent
- Pronunciation
- AY-meel
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
French form of Emil, from Latin 'Aemilius', possibly from 'aemulus' (rival).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Latin, French
Commonly used in: United States, France
Also recorded as Boy.
Alternate spellings
ÉmileFrench
French form with an accent.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Émile Zola
1840–1902
French novelist, playwright, and journalist, a leading figure in naturalism.
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Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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