Sir vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Sir Rank #1,964

Basil Rank #2,026

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Sir or Basil more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Sir and Basil mean?

Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Sir and Basil boy or girl names?

Sir is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.