Basil vs Alastor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,911 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"avenger, one who does not forget"

Origin: Greek

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Basil Rank #2,026

Alastor Rank #1,911

Alastor is more popular, ranked #1911 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Alastor more popular?

Alastor is more popular, ranked #1911 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Alastor mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Alastor means "avenger, one who does not forget" (Greek origin).

Are Basil and Alastor boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Alastor is primarily a boy name.