Basil vs Brenton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,959 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement near the sword hill"

Origin: Old English

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Basil Rank #2,026

Brenton Rank #1,959

Brenton is more popular, ranked #1959 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Brenton more popular?

Brenton is more popular, ranked #1959 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Brenton mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Brenton means "settlement near the sword hill" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Brenton boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Brenton is primarily a boy name.