Virgil vs Fredrick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Virgil or Fredrick more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Fredrick mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Virgil and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.