Basil vs Alfie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,042 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf counsel, wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Basil Rank #2,026

Alfie Rank #2,042

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2042 for Alfie.

Is Basil or Alfie more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Alfie at #2042 in the United States.

What do Basil and Alfie mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Alfie means "elf counsel, wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Alfie boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Alfie is primarily a boy name.