Basil vs Irvin

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 #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Scottish English American Irish

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Basil Rank #2,026

Irvin Rank #2,081

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2081 for Irvin.

Is Basil or Irvin more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Basil and Irvin mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Basil and Irvin boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.