Basil vs Blair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Basil Rank #2,026

Blair Rank #2,167

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2167 for Blair.

Is Basil or Blair more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Blair at #2167 in the United States.

What do Basil and Blair mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Basil and Blair boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Blair is primarily a boy name.