Earl vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Earl Rank #2,165

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Basil mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Earl and Basil boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.