Virgil vs Russel

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 #4,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Russel Rank #4,499

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #4499 for Russel.

Is Virgil or Russel more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Russel at #4499 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Russel mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Russel means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Virgil and Russel boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Russel is primarily a boy name.