Holland 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

Holland Rank #602
Virgil Rank #1,544

Holland is more popular, ranked #602 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holland ___

  • Holland Grace
  • Holland Mae
  • Holland Rose
  • Holland Reeve
  • Holland James
  • Holland Claire

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 Holland

Scout Wren Sawyer Finn Reeve

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holland or Virgil more popular?

Holland is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Holland and Virgil mean?

Holland means "hollow land, forested land" (Old Dutch origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Holland and Virgil boy or girl names?

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

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