The nameBasil
Basil is a boy's name of Greek origin.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
From the Greek basileios, "royal".
Origin
Greek.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Basil
Basil in France
1353rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (30 births)
585babies named Basil in France since 1900
Basil was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 190 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Basil. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Basil in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 20 births a year.
Basil in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Basil mean?
From the Greek basileios, "royal".
What is the origin of the name Basil?
Greek.
Is Basil a girl's or a boy's name?
Basil is a boy's name.