Cynthia vs Virginia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #510 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"pure, maiden"

Origin: Latin

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Cynthia Rank #827

Virginia Rank #510

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 vs #827 for Cynthia.

Is Cynthia or Virginia more popular?

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Cynthia at #827 in the United States.

What do Cynthia and Virginia mean?

Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin). Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin).

Are Cynthia and Virginia boy or girl names?

Cynthia is primarily a girl name. Virginia is primarily a girl name.