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Vergil

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Pronounced VUR-jil /ˈvɜr.dʒɪl/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Virgil — from the Roman family name Vergilius (of uncertain meaning, later linked to virga, 'a staff/branch', and virgo, 'a maiden'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Of the Vergilius family: Vergil is a form of Virgil. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA form/spelling of Virgil — from the Roman family name Vergilius (of uncertain meaning, later linked to virga, 'a staff/branch', and virgo, 'a maiden'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8245 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,949

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vergil is a form/spelling of Virgil — from the Roman family name Vergilius (of uncertain meaning, later linked to virga, 'a staff/branch', and virgo, 'a maiden'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'VUR-jil'; the poet Virgil is the namesake).

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Virgil. Rare, of-the-Vergilius-family at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Virgil comes from the Roman family name Vergilius (of uncertain meaning, later linked to virga, 'a staff') — Vergil is a form of it, crisp and classic (the deeper root is uncertain, which we note; said 'VUR-jil'; the poet Virgil is the namesake).

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Virgil — routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vergil mean?

Vergil is a form of Virgil — from the Roman family name Vergilius; the older meaning is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Vergil?

It's said VUR-jil /ˈvɜr.dʒɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vergil a boy or girl name?

Vergil is a boy's name.

How popular is Vergil?

Vergil is a very rare name in the U.S.