Basil vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Basil Rank #2,026

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Dan mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Basil and Dan boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.