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Terrell vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrell

Boy #1,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder ruler, powerful"

Origin: Old French / Germanic

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,495
Total SSA Count
120
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

Terrell Rank #1,495
Virgil Rank #1,544

Terrell is more popular, ranked #1495 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terrell or Virgil more popular?

Terrell is more popular, ranked #1495 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Terrell and Virgil mean?

Terrell means "thunder ruler, powerful" (Old French / Germanic origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Terrell and Virgil boy or girl names?

Terrell is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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