Basil vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Basil Rank #2,026

Lou Rank #2,123

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Basil or Lou more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Basil and Lou mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Basil and Lou boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.