Basil vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Basil Rank #2,026

Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Charley mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Basil and Charley boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.