Basil vs Theophilus

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 #2,216 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God, beloved by God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Ethiopian Christian

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Basil Rank #2,026

Theophilus Rank #2,216

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2216 for Theophilus.

Is Basil or Theophilus more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Theophilus at #2216 in the United States.

What do Basil and Theophilus mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Theophilus means "friend of God, beloved by God" (Greek origin).

Are Basil and Theophilus boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Theophilus is primarily a boy name.