Marlo 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

Marlo Rank #1,696
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlo or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Marlo and Virgil mean?

Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Marlo and Virgil boy or girl names?

Marlo is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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