Virgil vs Hampton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

English American French Italian

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Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Virgil Rank #1,544

Hampton Rank #1,522

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

Is Virgil or Hampton more popular?

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

What do Virgil and Hampton mean?

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

Are Virgil and Hampton boy or girl names?

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