Link vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Link

Boy #1,419 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"chain link, connection"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Gaming culture

15 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

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Link Rank #1,419

Virgil Rank #1,544

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Link or Virgil more popular?

Link is more popular, ranked #1419 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Link and Virgil mean?

Link means "chain link, connection" (Old English/Norse origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Link and Virgil boy or girl names?

Link is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.