Virgil vs Ignatius

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 #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1736 for Ignatius.

Is Virgil or Ignatius more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Ignatius at #1736 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Ignatius mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Virgil and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.