Basil vs Flint

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 #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Basil Rank #2,026

Flint Rank #1,981

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Flint more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Flint mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Flint boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.