Virgil vs Marlo

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 #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Marlo Rank #1,696

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Virgil or Marlo more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Marlo mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Virgil and Marlo boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.