Basil
BAY-zil
Popularity
#6183
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
13,438
Peak Year
#281 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Royal & Regal, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Basil is a Greek name meaning "royal" or "kingly".
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Basil Rathbone
British actor, famous for Sherlock Holmes portrayals.
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