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Hazel vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #2,841
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #2841 for Hazel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Hazel at #2841 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Virgil mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Hazel and Virgil boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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