Morris vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh American Jewish

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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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Morris Rank #1,873

Basil Rank #2,026

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Morris or Basil more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Morris and Basil mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Morris and Basil boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.