Basil vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Basil Rank #2,026

Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Obed mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Basil and Obed boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.