Virgil vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Anson Rank #1,396

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

Is Virgil or Anson more popular?

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

What do Virgil and Anson mean?

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

Are Virgil and Anson boy or girl names?

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