Daryl vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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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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Daryl Rank #2,002

Basil Rank #2,026

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Daryl or Basil more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Basil mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Daryl and Basil boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.