Virgil vs Cyril

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 #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Cyril Rank #3,001

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Virgil or Cyril more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Cyril mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Virgil and Cyril boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.