Shilo vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Shilo Rank #1,670
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shilo or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Shilo and Virgil mean?

Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Shilo and Virgil boy or girl names?

Shilo is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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