Basil vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

✓ All Clear

Basil Rank #2,026

Earl Rank #2,165

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Basil or Earl more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Basil and Earl mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Earl boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.