Dan vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Dan Rank #1,931

Basil Rank #2,026

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Dan or Basil more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Dan and Basil mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Dan and Basil boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.