Virgil

Virgil is a Latin boy's name. A Latin name possibly meaning "staff-bearer". Has classical connections through the Roman poet and Dante's guide in "The Divine Comedy".

How popular is Virgil in the United States?

In 2024, 114 boys in the United States were named Virgil, making it the 1,542nd most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,943rd a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 1,869 births.

Records for Virgil go back to 1880, and 73,325 babies have been given the name since.

What Virgil means and where it comes from

A Latin name possibly meaning "staff-bearer". Has classical connections through the Roman poet and Dante's guide in "The Divine Comedy".

Virgil is of Latin origin, described as literary in style.

Is Virgil a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 114 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Virgil

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Virgil mean?

A Latin name possibly meaning "staff-bearer". Has classical connections through the Roman poet and Dante's guide in "The Divine Comedy".

Where does the name Virgil come from?

Virgil is of Latin origin, and is usually described as literary in style.

How popular is Virgil in the United States?

In 2024, 114 boys in the United States were named Virgil, making it the 1,542nd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Virgil a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 114 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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