Basil vs Floyd

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 #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Basil Rank #2,026

Floyd Rank #2,176

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Basil or Floyd more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Basil and Floyd mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Basil and Floyd boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.