Amelia vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Virg, Gilly

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Virgil Rank #1,544

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Virgil ___

  • Virgil James
  • Virgil Scott
  • Virgil Lee
  • Virgil Allen
  • Virgil Augustus
  • Virgil Kent

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Virgil more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Virgil mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Amelia and Virgil boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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