Hampton vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

English American French Italian

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Virgil Rank #1,544

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Hampton or Virgil more popular?

Hampton is more popular, ranked #1522 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Virgil mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Hampton and Virgil boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.