Coy vs Virgil

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
Nicknames
Virg, Gilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Coy Rank #1,507
Virgil Rank #1,544

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coy ___

  • Coy Allen
  • Coy Wayne
  • Coy Dean
  • Coy Lee
  • Coy Earl
  • Coy Dale

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 Coy

Roy Troy Clyde Earl Burl

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coy or Virgil more popular?

Coy is more popular, ranked #1507 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Coy and Virgil mean?

Coy means "quiet, calm, reserved" (Old French origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Coy and Virgil boy or girl names?

Coy is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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