Virgil vs Gilberto

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Virgil Rank #1,544
Gilberto Rank #1,441

Gilberto is more popular, ranked #1441 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virgil or Gilberto more popular?

Gilberto is more popular, ranked #1441 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Gilberto mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Gilberto means "bright pledge" (Germanic origin).

Are Virgil and Gilberto boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Gilberto is primarily a boy name.

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