Dave vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Dave Rank #2,019

Basil Rank #2,026

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Dave or Basil more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Dave and Basil mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Dave and Basil boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.