All about the name

Virgil

Female

« Virgil is a Latin-origin name meaning 'fluent' or 'speaking well', associated with the Roman poet Virgil who wrote 'The Aeneid'. »

#5707 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Virgil is a name of Latin origin and it means "fluent" or "speaking well." It was derived from the Latin word "virga," which translates to "rod" or "branch." The name Virgil is also associated with Virgil, a famous Roman poet who lived during the 1st century BC. He wrote the epic poem "The Aeneid," which tells the story of Aeneas and his journey to Italy after the fall of Troy. Throughout history, there have been many notable individuals named Virgil, including several saints and historical figures. Today, Virgil remains a popular name choice for boys around the world.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Virgil since 1880

Total births
1,444
Total since 1880
Peak year
1920
57 births
in 1985
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years