Gideon vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Basil Rank #2,026

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Gideon or Basil more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Basil mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Basil boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.