Virgil vs Arrow

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

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Virgil Rank #1,544
Arrow Rank #1,674

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virgil or Arrow more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Arrow mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Virgil and Arrow boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Arrow is primarily a boy name.

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