Mallory vs Virginia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mallory Rank #412
Virginia Rank #510

Mallory is more popular, ranked #412 vs #510 for Virginia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

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 Mallory

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If you choose Virginia

Fitzgerald Theodore Edmund Beatrice Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mallory or Virginia more popular?

Mallory is more popular, ranked #412 compared to Virginia at #510 in the United States.

What do Mallory and Virginia mean?

Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin). Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin).

Are Mallory and Virginia boy or girl names?

Mallory is primarily a girl name. Virginia is primarily a girl name.

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