Theophilus vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theophilus

Boy #2,216 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God, beloved by God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Ethiopian Christian

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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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Theophilus Rank #2,216

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2216 for Theophilus.

Is Theophilus or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Theophilus at #2216 in the United States.

What do Theophilus and Basil mean?

Theophilus means "friend of God, beloved by God" (Greek origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Theophilus and Basil boy or girl names?

Theophilus is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.