Virgel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Virgel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 185 babies have been named Virgel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Virgel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,714 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,714
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Virgel
Virgel is a boy name .
Is Virgel a boy or girl name? Virgel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,714 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,694. Virgel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Virgel is currently ranked #29,714 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Virgel include Vir, Virg, Virgy, Virgie, Viy, Viie, and Virkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Virgel include Virgil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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