Basil vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Basil Rank #2,026

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Ames mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Basil and Ames boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.