Virgil vs Nick

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 #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Virgil or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Nick mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Virgil and Nick boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.