Darrell vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Chozyn Luther Scout Eddy

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Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,544
Total SSA Count: 114
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470

Virgil Rank #1,544

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Virgil more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Virgil mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Darrell and Virgil boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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