Jennings vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jennings

Boy #1,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jen (John)"

Origin: English

English 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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Jennings Rank #1,956

Basil Rank #2,026

Jennings is more popular, ranked #1956 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Jennings or Basil more popular?

Jennings is more popular, ranked #1956 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Jennings and Basil mean?

Jennings means "son of Jen (John)" (English origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Jennings and Basil boy or girl names?

Jennings is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.