Aston vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aston

Boy #1,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"east settlement, eastern village"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,588
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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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

Aston Rank #1,588
Virgil Rank #1,544

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 vs #1588 for Aston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aston ___

  • Aston James
  • Aston Cole
  • Aston Reed
  • Aston Blake
  • Aston Grant
  • Aston Lee

Virgil ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Isla Brody Piper Camden Sadie

If you choose Virgil

Horace Augustus Beatrice Cornelius Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aston or Virgil more popular?

Virgil is more popular, ranked #1544 compared to Aston at #1588 in the United States.

What do Aston and Virgil mean?

Aston means "east settlement, eastern village" (Old English origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Aston and Virgil boy or girl names?

Aston is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.

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