Basil vs Lemuel

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 #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Basil Rank #2,026

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Basil or Lemuel more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Basil and Lemuel mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Basil and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.