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Basil Meaning and Origin

Basil is English, Greek given name meaning Basil is a plant in the mint family. The name is derived from the Greek word βασιλικόν (basilikón), which is the word for "royal"..

Basil is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Basil is currently #1837 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Basil are Basil, Basil Harwood.

Basil is a 5 letters name with syllables.

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Basil

Basil name meaning

Basil is a plant in the mint family. The name is derived from the Greek word βασιλικόν (basilikón), which is the word for "royal".

Basil name origin

English Greek

Name facts

5 letter name

Popularity

Basil is ranked #1837 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Basil is ranked #4787 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 76% of babies named Basil were boys
In 2022, 24% of babies named Basil were girls

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Name popularity in Canada

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Celebrities named Basil

Basil (Nature)

Basil Harwood ()

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Basil - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Basil?

The meaning of the name Basil is Basil is a plant in the mint family. The name is derived from the Greek word βασιλικόν (basilikón), which is the word for "royal"..

What is the origin of the name Basil?

The origin of the name Basil is English Greek .

Is Basil a girl or boy name?

The name Basil is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 75.65% of babies called Basil were boys, 24.35% of babies called Basil were girls.

What is the popularity of the name Basil?

According to statistics, Basil is ranked 1837th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.

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