Nigel vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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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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Nigel Rank #2,190

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Nigel or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Basil mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Nigel and Basil boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.