Gideon vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

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Gideon Rank #332

Virgil Rank #1,544

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Gideon or Virgil more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Virgil mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Gideon and Virgil boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.