Basil vs Jed

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 #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Basil Rank #2,026

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Jed mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Basil and Jed boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.