Lenox vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenox

Boy #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Len, Knox

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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

Lenox Rank #1,555
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1555 for Lenox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lenox ___

  • Lenox James
  • Lenox Grey
  • Lenox Cole
  • Lenox Reid
  • Lenox Blake
  • Lenox Stone

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 Lenox

Knox Remington Stellan Brecken Rowan

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Virgil mean?

Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Lenox and Virgil boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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