Huntley vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Huntley

Boy #1,701 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing used for hunting"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,701
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hunt, Lee

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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

Huntley Rank #1,701
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1701 for Huntley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Huntley ___

  • Huntley James
  • Huntley Reid
  • Huntley Cole
  • Huntley Thomas
  • Huntley Grant
  • Huntley Wayne

Virgil ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Huntley

Fletcher Sawyer Brantley Piper Hadley

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huntley or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Huntley at #1701 in the United States.

What do Huntley and Virgil mean?

Huntley means "woodland clearing used for hunting" (Old English origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Huntley and Virgil boy or girl names?

Huntley is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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