Anson vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

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Anson Rank #1,396

Virgil Rank #1,544

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Anson or Virgil more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Anson and Virgil mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Anson and Virgil boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.