Basil vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Basil Rank #2,026

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Edson mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Basil and Edson boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.