Basil vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

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Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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Basil Rank #2,026

Nigel Rank #2,190

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Basil or Nigel more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Basil and Nigel mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Basil and Nigel boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.