How do you pronounce Basil?

Basil is pronounced BAZ-ul;BAY-zul.

What is the origin of Basil?

Basil is of Greek origin, from English;Greek culture.

Boy name Greek origin Christian tradition

BAZ-ul;BAY-zul · 5 letters · 2 syllables

What it means

Royal;kingly

Language

Greek

Culture

English;Greek

Religion

Christian

Style era

vintage

Themes

saintly · classic

2024 rank#2009

2024 births76

Peak year1924

First appeared1880

Total US births13,095

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Alternate spellings

BazilBasile

In other languages

Basile (French)Basilio (Italian)Vasili (Russian)

Names that pair well with Basil for brothers and sisters.

Similar in sound, meaning, or feel.

Saint Basil the Great

Basil Rathbone (actor)