Artem vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artem

Boy #2,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Greek Bulgarian Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,174
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tyoma, Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Basil

Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,026
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Baz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Artem Rank #2,174
Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2174 for Artem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artem ___

  • Artem Alexander
  • Artem Nikolai
  • Artem Dmitri
  • Artem Mikhail
  • Artem Sergei
  • Artem Viktor

Basil ___

  • Basil Oliver
  • Basil James
  • Basil Henry
  • Basil Edward
  • Basil George
  • Basil Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artem

Dmitri Nikita Anastasia Natasha Ivan

If you choose Basil

Cecil Rupert Jasper Cressida Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artem or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Artem at #2174 in the United States.

What do Artem and Basil mean?

Artem means "gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis" (Greek origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Artem and Basil boy or girl names?

Artem is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.

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