Virgil
Virgil: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หvษหdสษชl/ ยท /หvษdสษชl/
Meaning and origin of Virgil
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Middle English Vyrgyle, from Latin Virgilius, from the Roman clan name Vergilius, from Etruscan and of unknown meaning.
How popular is Virgil?
Since 1880, 1,444 girls and 72,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Virgil (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #917 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #93 in 1907. In 2025, 129 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Virgil
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Virgil FAQ
What does the name Virgil mean?
A male given name from Latin. From Middle English Vyrgyle, from Latin Virgilius, from the Roman clan name Vergilius, from Etruscan and of unknown meaning.
What is the origin of the name Virgil?
Virgil is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Virgil?
Since 1880, 1,444 girls and 72,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Virgil (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #917 in 1898. Its highest rank for boys was #93 in 1907. In 2025, 129 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Virgil a boy or girl name?
Virgil is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,444 girls and 72,009 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.