Basil vs Keelan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

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Basil Rank #2,026

Keelan Rank #2,189

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2189 for Keelan.

Is Basil or Keelan more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Keelan at #2189 in the United States.

What do Basil and Keelan mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Keelan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic caol origin).

Are Basil and Keelan boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Keelan is primarily a boy name.