Basil
bay-zul,
bah-zul
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
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