Basil vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Basil Rank #2,026

Daryl Rank #2,002

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Daryl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Daryl mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Basil and Daryl boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.