Virgil vs Lamar

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 #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Virgil or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Lamar mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Virgil and Lamar boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.