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Lowell vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lowell

Boy #3,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young wolf"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,754
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Lowell Rank #3,754
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #3754 for Lowell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowell or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Lowell at #3754 in the United States.

What do Lowell and Virgil mean?

Lowell means "young wolf" (Old French origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Lowell and Virgil boy or girl names?

Lowell is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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