Virgil vs Sidney

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 #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Virgil or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Sidney mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Virgil and Sidney boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.