US Popularity:3262
Origin:Greek
Meaning:royal, kingly
Basil is a boy’s name of Greek origin. Along with referring to the eponymous herb, Basil also translates to “royal” and “kingly.” It originally stems from the Greek name Basileios, who was a ruler of the Byzantine Empire. This name has a decidedly posh slant to it, bringing to mind British high society as well as Greek nobility. However, posh needn’t mean snooty. Basil has a fresh, zesty lilt to it that brings a touch of class to any conversation. Any baby with this name is sure to make an impact.

Basil Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Basil is currently #2010 on The Bump
Boy:Basil is currently #599 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Basil is currently #3262 in U.S. births
Boy:Basil is currently #1042 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3262
in 2022
+ 240
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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