Basil vs Konnor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Konnor

Boy #2,008 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,008
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kon, Konn

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Popularity Comparison

Basil Rank #2,026
Konnor Rank #2,008

Konnor is more popular, ranked #2008 vs #2026 for Basil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Basil ___

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

Konnor ___

  • Konnor James
  • Konnor Michael
  • Konnor Patrick
  • Konnor Ryan
  • Konnor Sean
  • Konnor Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Basil

Cecil Rupert Jasper Cressida Cordelia

If you choose Konnor

Declan Brendan Finn Regan Niall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basil or Konnor more popular?

Konnor is more popular, ranked #2008 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Basil and Konnor mean?

Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Konnor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Basil and Konnor boy or girl names?

Basil is primarily a boy name. Konnor is primarily a boy name.

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