Gene vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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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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Gene Rank #1,910

Basil Rank #2,026

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Gene or Basil more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Gene and Basil mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Gene and Basil boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.