Clover vs Virginia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clover

Girl #618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good luck, prosperity (symbolic)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#618
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Clo, Clovy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Virginia

Girl #510 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, maiden"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin American Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#510
Total SSA Count
601
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ginny, Ginger, Virgie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clover Rank #618
Virginia Rank #510

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 vs #618 for Clover.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clover ___

  • Clover Rose
  • Clover Mae
  • Clover Jane
  • Clover Fern
  • Clover Ivy
  • Clover June

Virginia ___

  • Virginia Rose
  • Virginia Mae
  • Virginia Claire
  • Virginia Jane
  • Virginia Elizabeth
  • Virginia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clover

Willow Ivy Fern Jasper River

If you choose Virginia

Fitzgerald Theodore Edmund Beatrice Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover or Virginia more popular?

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Clover at #618 in the United States.

What do Clover and Virginia mean?

Clover means "good luck, prosperity (symbolic)" (Old English origin). Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin).

Are Clover and Virginia boy or girl names?

Clover is primarily a girl name. Virginia is primarily a girl name.

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