Basil vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

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Basil Rank #2,026

Addison Rank #1,937

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Addison more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Addison mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Addison boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.