Basil vs Maksim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin Maximus

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Basil Rank #2,026

Maksim Rank #1,919

Maksim is more popular, ranked #1919 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Maksim more popular?

Maksim is more popular, ranked #1919 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Maksim mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Maksim means "the greatest" (Latin Maximus origin).

Are Basil and Maksim boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Maksim is primarily a boy name.