Virginia vs Vivian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Virginia

Girl #510 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"pure, maiden"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, lively"

Origin: Latin (vivianus)

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Virginia Rank #510

Vivian Rank #77

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #510 for Virginia.

Is Virginia or Vivian more popular?

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Virginia at #510 in the United States.

What do Virginia and Vivian mean?

Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).

Are Virginia and Vivian boy or girl names?

Virginia is primarily a girl name. Vivian is primarily a girl name.