Anson vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ans

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Virgil

Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,544
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Virg, Gilly

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Virgil Rank #1,544

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anson ___

  • Anson James
  • Anson William
  • Anson Lee
  • Anson Thomas
  • Anson Gray
  • Anson Reid

Virgil ___

  • Virgil James
  • Virgil Scott
  • Virgil Lee
  • Virgil Allen
  • Virgil Augustus
  • Virgil Kent

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anson

Harrison Mason Anderson Lennon Avery

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Virgil more popular?

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

What do Anson and Virgil mean?

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

Are Anson and Virgil boy or girl names?

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

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