Laurence vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Basil mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Laurence and Basil boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.