Lou vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lou

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

✓ All Clear

Lou Rank #2,123

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Lou or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Lou and Basil mean?

Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Lou and Basil boy or girl names?

Lou is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.