Virgil vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

English American French Italian

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Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Arnold Rank #1,694

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Virgil or Arnold more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Arnold mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Virgil and Arnold boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Arnold is primarily a boy name.