Basil vs Klay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

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Basil Rank #2,026

Klay Rank #2,112

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2112 for Klay.

Is Basil or Klay more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Klay at #2112 in the United States.

What do Basil and Klay mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Basil and Klay boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.