Terrence vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Terry, Tee, Rence

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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

Terrence Rank #1,525
Virgil Rank #1,544

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Terrence ___

  • Terrence James
  • Terrence Michael
  • Terrence Wayne
  • Terrence Eugene
  • Terrence Louis
  • Terrence Andre

Virgil ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Terrence

Derrick Marcus Rodney Tamara Shanice

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terrence or Virgil more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Virgil mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Terrence and Virgil boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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