Floyd vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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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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Floyd Rank #2,176

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Basil mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Floyd and Basil boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.