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Basil
BoyMeaning of Basil: Greek: 'kingly'
Basil is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1680th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1282nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1680
97 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1282
21 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
13,538
First recorded 1880 · peak 1924
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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