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Virl

Quick answerVirl is a modern English name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Old English "virile" meaning manly or vigorous, or as a diminutive form of names like Virgil.

English · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,667
TrendVintage
Peak year1922
Syllables1
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureAmerican English-speaking
Letters4
Numerology7 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,667

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Virl

Virl is a modern English name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Old English "virile" meaning manly or vigorous, or as a diminutive form of names like Virgil.

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Etymology

Virl is a modern English name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Old English "virile" meaning manly or vigorous, or as a diminutive form of names like Virgil. The name appears primarily in English-speaking cultures with no strong association to any particular religion or historical tradition, though it gained some visibility through American popular culture.

Virl currently ranks #3,667 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.

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