What does Aurele mean?
Aurèle comes from the Latin aureus, “golden.”
What does Basile mean?
Basile is the French form of Basil, “royal” or “kingly.”
Aurele vs Basile
Which is more popular?
Basile is more popular than Aurele today: about 6 US babies were given the name Basile in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurele.
| Aurele | Basile | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Golden | Royal, kingly |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | oh-REL | bah-ZEEL |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1914 | 1916 |
| Peak year | 1923 (7) | 2018 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 6 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aurele
Basile
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aurele | Basile |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 23 | 0 |
| 1910s | 21 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurele or Basile more popular?
Basile is more popular than Aurele today: about 6 US babies were given the name Basile in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurele.
What is the difference between Aurele and Basile?
Aurele means Golden (French origin), while Basile means Royal, kingly (French origin).
Which name is older, Aurele or Basile?
In US records, Aurele first appears in 1914 and Basile in 1916, so Aurele has the longer recorded history.