Basil vs Henley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the high woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Basil Rank #2,026

Henley Rank #1,876

Henley is more popular, ranked #1876 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Henley more popular?

Henley is more popular, ranked #1876 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Henley mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Henley means "from the high woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Henley boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Henley is primarily a boy name.