Virgil
VER-jil
Popularity
#1542
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
73,325
Peak Year
#1,869 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Roman family name Vergilius, of uncertain origin. It is often associated with the Latin word 'virga', meaning 'rod' or 'staff'.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Virgil van Dijk
Dutch professional footballer
Virgil Thomson
American composer and critic
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