What does Basile mean?
Basile is the French form of Basil, “royal” or “kingly.”
What does Etienne mean?
Étienne is the French form of Stephen, “crown” or “garland.”
Basile vs Etienne
Which is more popular?
Etienne is more popular than Basile today: about 27 US babies were given the name Etienne in 2025, compared with 6 named Basile.
| Basile | Etienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Royal, kingly | Crown, garland |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | bah-ZEEL | ay-TYEN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1916 | 1902 |
| Peak year | 2018 (7) | 2006 (43) |
| In 2025 | 6 | 27 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Basile
Etienne
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Basile | Etienne |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 160 |
| 2010s | 18 | 286 |
| 2000s | 6 | 336 |
| 1990s | 5 | 268 |
| 1980s | 0 | 174 |
| 1970s | 0 | 145 |
| 1960s | 0 | 97 |
| 1950s | 0 | 50 |
| 1940s | 0 | 25 |
| 1930s | 0 | 13 |
| 1920s | 0 | 29 |
| 1910s | 5 | 32 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basile or Etienne more popular?
Etienne is more popular than Basile today: about 27 US babies were given the name Etienne in 2025, compared with 6 named Basile.
What is the difference between Basile and Etienne?
Basile means Royal, kingly (French origin), while Etienne means Crown, garland (French origin).
Which name is older, Basile or Etienne?
In US records, Basile first appears in 1916 and Etienne in 1902, so Etienne has the longer recorded history.