Basil vs Reggie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel, powerful advisor"

Origin: Old High German via Norman French

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Basil Rank #2,026

Reggie Rank #1,972

Reggie is more popular, ranked #1972 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Basil or Reggie more popular?

Reggie is more popular, ranked #1972 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Reggie mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Reggie means "ruler's counsel, powerful advisor" (Old High German via Norman French origin).

Are Basil and Reggie boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Reggie is primarily a boy name.