Virgil vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Guy Rank #1,562

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Virgil or Guy more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Guy mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Virgil and Guy boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.