Fredrick vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

English American French Italian

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Virgil mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Fredrick and Virgil boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.