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Vasily

/ vah-SEE-lee /
Boy russian 3 syllables
Meaning
Vasily means royal, kingly (russian).
Gender
Boy
Origin
russian
Pronunciation
vah-SEE-lee
Popularity of Vasily in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Vasily first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2018, when 14 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Vasily popular?

Steady Vasily has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2018.

US babies given the name Vasily, by decade
2020s 15
2010s 61
2000s 22
1990s 10
1970s 5

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

What does Vasily mean?

The Slavic form of Greek 'Basileios' ('royal, kingly', from 'basileus' = king). Also rendered Vasilios in Greek. Spread widely through veneration of Saint Basil. Means 'royal/kingly' rather than literally 'king'.

Names that pair well with Vasily

Popular russian names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vasily mean?

Vasily means royal, kingly. The Slavic form of Greek 'Basileios' ('royal, kingly', from 'basileus' = king). Also rendered Vasilios in Greek. Spread widely through veneration of Saint Basil. Means 'royal/kingly' rather than literally 'king'.

What is the origin of the name Vasily?

Vasily is of russian origin.

How do you pronounce Vasily?

Vasily is pronounced “vah-SEE-lee.”

Is Vasily a boy or a girl name?

Vasily is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Vasily a popular name right now?

Vasily has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2018.

When was the name Vasily most popular?

Vasily was most popular in 2018, when about 14 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names go well with Vasily?

russian names that pair well with Vasily include Nadezhda, Lyubov.