Virgil vs Derick

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 #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Virgil or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Derick mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Virgil and Derick boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.