Basil vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Basil Rank #2,026

Ellison Rank #2,058

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Basil or Ellison more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Basil and Ellison mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Basil and Ellison boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.