Basil vs Maximillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,158 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Basil Rank #2,026

Maximillian Rank #2,158

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2158 for Maximillian.

Is Basil or Maximillian more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Maximillian at #2158 in the United States.

What do Basil and Maximillian mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Maximillian means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Basil and Maximillian boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Maximillian is primarily a boy name.