Basil vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Basil Rank #2,026

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Lyon mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Basil and Lyon boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.