Basil vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Basil Rank #2,026

Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Holt mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Holt boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.