The nameVirgil
Virgil is the English form of Virgile, given in France mostly in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
It comes from the Latin Vergilius, the family name of the poet Virgil, author of the Aeneid.
Origin
Latin, through English.
History
First found in France in the late 1960s, Virgil peaked in the early 2000s. It has become rare.
Famous people named Virgil
- Virgil van Dijk, Dutch footballer
- Virgil Abloh, American fashion designer
Popularity of the name Virgil
Virgil in France
Virgil was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 660 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Virgil. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Virgil in France were born before 1997.
Variants and related names
Virgil in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Virgil mean?
It comes from the Latin Vergilius, the family name of the poet Virgil, author of the Aeneid.
What is the origin of the name Virgil?
Latin, through English.
Is Virgil a girl's or a boy's name?
Virgil is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Virgil?
Variants and related names of Virgil include Virgile.
Who are famous people named Virgil?
Virgil van Dijk, Dutch footballer; Virgil Abloh, American fashion designer.