Basil vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Basil Rank #2,026

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Gideon mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Basil and Gideon boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.