Leopold vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leopold

Boy #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Leopold Rank #2,094

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2094 for Leopold.

Is Leopold or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Leopold at #2094 in the United States.

What do Leopold and Basil mean?

Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Leopold and Basil boy or girl names?

Leopold is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.