Cecilio vs Virgilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilio

Boy #6,028 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"blind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,028
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cecil, Ceci, Cilio

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Virgilio

Boy #6,190 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, vigorous"

Origin: Latin virga/viridis

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,190
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Virge, Gil, Gilio

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cecilio Rank #6,028
Virgilio Rank #6,190

Cecilio is more popular, ranked #6028 vs #6190 for Virgilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecilio ___

  • Cecilio Antonio
  • Cecilio Rafael
  • Cecilio Eduardo
  • Cecilio Miguel
  • Cecilio Jose
  • Cecilio Alejandro

Virgilio ___

  • Virgilio Antonio
  • Virgilio Jose
  • Virgilio Cruz
  • Virgilio Miguel
  • Virgilio Carlos
  • Virgilio Santos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecilio

Emilio Rodrigo Marisol Valentina Lorenzo

If you choose Virgilio

Cornelio Aurelio Emilio Rosario Consuelo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilio or Virgilio more popular?

Cecilio is more popular, ranked #6028 compared to Virgilio at #6190 in the United States.

What do Cecilio and Virgilio mean?

Cecilio means "blind" (Latin origin). Virgilio means "flourishing, vigorous" (Latin virga/viridis origin).

Are Cecilio and Virgilio boy or girl names?

Cecilio is primarily a boy name. Virgilio is primarily a boy name.

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