Judd vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Judd Rank #1,411
Virgil Rank #1,544

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judd ___

  • Judd Allen
  • Judd Wayne
  • Judd Lee
  • Judd Ray
  • Judd Dean
  • Judd Scott

Virgil ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Virgil more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Judd and Virgil mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Judd and Virgil boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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