Vergil
Pronunciation: [ v-ERJ-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vergil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 485 babies have been named Vergil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vergil is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,830 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,830
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Vergil is also used as a girl name, ranked #70532.
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About the Name Vergil
Vergil is a boy name .
Is Vergil a boy or girl name? Vergil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,830 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,532. Vergil is more commonly used as a boy name.
Vergil is currently ranked #8,830 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vergil include Ver, Verg, Vergy, Vergie, Vey, Veie, and Verkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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