Lester vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lester

Boy #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,578
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les

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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

Lester Rank #1,578
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1578 for Lester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lester ___

  • Lester Wayne
  • Lester Dale
  • Lester James
  • Lester Ray
  • Lester Glenn
  • Lester Harold

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 Lester

Chester Clifford Mildred Harold Edna

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lester or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Lester and Virgil mean?

Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Lester and Virgil boy or girl names?

Lester is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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