Son of Emil; rival
A patronymic surname-turned-given name meaning 'son of Emil.' The root name Emil is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which stems from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning rival or industrious.
Less common today
Emilson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,187 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian professional footballer
