Barney vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barney

Boy #15,251 Most Popular

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Barney Rank #15,251

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #15251 for Barney.

Is Barney or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Barney at #15251 in the United States.

What do Barney and Basil mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Barney and Basil boy or girl names?

Barney is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.