Jed vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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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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Jed Rank #1,993

Basil Rank #2,026

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Jed or Basil more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Jed and Basil mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Jed and Basil boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.