Mauro vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mauro

Boy #1,439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Argentine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,439
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mauri

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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

Mauro Rank #1,439
Virgil Rank #1,544

Mauro is more popular, ranked #1439 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mauro ___

  • Mauro Antonio
  • Mauro Jose
  • Mauro Andres
  • Mauro Luca
  • Mauro Felipe
  • Mauro Rafael

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 Mauro

Marco Diego Lucia Sofia Valentina

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauro or Virgil more popular?

Mauro is more popular, ranked #1439 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Mauro and Virgil mean?

Mauro means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Mauro and Virgil boy or girl names?

Mauro is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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