Virgil vs Darrell

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

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Derick Honor German Coy

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Virgil Rank #1,544

Darrell Rank #1,470

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virgil or Darrell more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Darrell mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Virgil and Darrell boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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