James vs Virgilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Virgilio Rank #6,190

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6190 for Virgilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Virgilio

Cornelio Aurelio Emilio Rosario Consuelo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Virgilio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Virgilio at #6190 in the United States.

What do James and Virgilio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Virgilio means "flourishing, vigorous" (Latin virga/viridis origin).

Are James and Virgilio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Virgilio is primarily a boy name.

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