Ilan 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

Popularity Comparison

Ilan Rank #1,450
Virgil Rank #1,544

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilan or Virgil more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Virgil mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Ilan and Virgil boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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