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