Vergil

Vergil: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Vergil

  • A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Virgil.

How popular is Vergil?

19U.S. babies in 2025
#671peak rank (1896)
2,024babies since 1880

Since 1880, 56 girls and 1,968 boys in the U.S. have been named Vergil (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2025 in 1902. Its highest rank for boys was #671 in 1896. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Vergil FAQ

What does the name Vergil mean?

A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Virgil.

What is the origin of the name Vergil?

Vergil is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Vergil?

Since 1880, 56 girls and 1,968 boys in the U.S. have been named Vergil (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2025 in 1902. Its highest rank for boys was #671 in 1896. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Vergil a boy or girl name?

Vergil is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 56 girls and 1,968 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.