Lemuel vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Lemuel or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Basil mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Lemuel and Basil boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.