Virgil vs Malek

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 #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Virgil or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Malek mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Virgil and Malek boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.