Jules vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Jules Rank #1,841

Basil Rank #2,026

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Jules or Basil more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Jules and Basil mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Jules and Basil boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.