Basil vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Basil Rank #2,026

Lex Rank #2,214

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Basil or Lex more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Basil and Lex mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Basil and Lex boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.