Virgil vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Virgil or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Ross mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Virgil and Ross boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.