Liam vs Virgilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Virgilio Rank #6,190

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6190 for Virgilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Virgilio

Cornelio Aurelio Emilio Rosario Consuelo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Virgilio more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Virgilio at #6190 in the United States.

What do Liam and Virgilio mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Virgilio means "flourishing, vigorous" (Latin virga/viridis origin).

Are Liam and Virgilio boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Virgilio is primarily a boy name.

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