Virgil vs Stephan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,544
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Stephan

Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German French English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,726
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Virgil Rank #1,544
Stephan Rank #1,726

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virgil or Stephan more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Virgil and Stephan mean?

Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Virgil and Stephan boy or girl names?

Virgil is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.

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