Basil vs Kenton

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 #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Basil Rank #2,026

Kenton Rank #2,115

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Is Basil or Kenton more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Basil and Kenton mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Kenton boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.