Virgil vs Gentry

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 #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Gentry Rank #1,601

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1601 for Gentry.

Is Virgil or Gentry more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Gentry at #1601 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Gentry mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Virgil and Gentry boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.