Virgil Name Meaning & Origin
/VUR-jil/Virgil is most likely a name of Roman origin.
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Name Origin
The name Virgil originates from the Latin name 'Virgilius', which is believed to derive from the Latin word 'virgō', meaning 'young man' or 'virgin'. It is most famously associated with Publius Vergilius Maro, the ancient Roman poet known as Virgil, author of the Aeneid. The name has been used in various cultures, especially in the Western world, and gained popularity through the poet and later through literary and cultural references.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Roman (Ancient Roman) 85% -
American (Anglo-American) 10% -
French (French) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Virgil
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Famous People Named Virgil
Virgil was the name of the ancient Roman poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro), renowned for his epic poem the Aeneid. More recently, Virgil Abloh was a famous American fashion designer and entrepreneur. Virgil van Dijk is a well-known Dutch professional footballer.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 129 boys in the US were named Virgil.
Growth of the name Virgil in the US (SSA Data):
Virgil Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.