Richard vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

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Richard Rank #232

Virgil Rank #1,544

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Richard or Virgil more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Richard and Virgil mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Richard and Virgil boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.