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boy name · French origin

Basile

/ bah-ZEEL /
Boy French 2 syllables
Meaning
Basile means Royal, kingly (French).
Gender
Boy
Origin
French
Pronunciation
bah-ZEEL
Popularity
#10860 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Basile in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Basile first appears in US records in 1916. It peaked in 2018, when 7 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 6.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Basile popular?

Near its peak Basile is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2018.

US babies given the name Basile, by decade
2020s 11
2010s 18
2000s 6
1990s 5
1910s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Basile mean?

Basile is the French form of Basil, “royal” or “kingly.”

Names like Basile

French names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Basile

Popular French names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Basile mean?

Basile means Royal, kingly. Basile is the French form of Basil, “royal” or “kingly.”

What is the origin of the name Basile?

Basile is of French origin.

How do you pronounce Basile?

Basile is pronounced “bah-ZEEL.”

Is Basile a boy or a girl name?

Basile is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Basile a popular name right now?

Basile is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2018.

How popular is the name Basile?

In 2025, Basile ranked #10860 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Basile most popular?

Basile was most popular in 2018, when about 7 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Basile?

Names similar to Basile include Aurele, Come, Timothee, Maxime, Etienne.

What names go well with Basile?

French names that pair well with Basile include Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Louis, Beau.