Blair vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blair

Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

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Blair Rank #2,167

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2167 for Blair.

Is Blair or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Blair at #2167 in the United States.

What do Blair and Basil mean?

Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Blair and Basil boy or girl names?

Blair is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.