Virgil vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Basil Rank #2,026

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Virgil or Basil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Basil mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Virgil and Basil boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.