Basil vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Basil Rank #2,026

Laurence Rank #2,194

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Basil or Laurence more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Basil and Laurence mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Basil and Laurence boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.