Derick vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,436
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Derick Rank #1,436
Virgil Rank #1,544

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derick or Virgil more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Derick and Virgil mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Derick and Virgil boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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