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Basile

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Pronounced bah-ZEEL /bɑːˈziːl/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Basil, from the Greek Basileios, 'king; royal; kingly.' Long used in France; also the French word for the basil herb. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal French name: Basile means 'king; royal' (said 'bah-ZEEL'). Classic and elegant.
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Origin MediumFrench, Greek
MeaningThe French form of Basil, from the Greek Basileios, 'king; royal; kingly.' Long used in France; also the French word for the basil herb. Noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2021)#12365 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819162021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Basile is the French form of Basil, from the Greek Basileios, 'king; royal; kingly.' It reads classic and continental — rare in the U.S. (said 'bah-ZEEL').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, regal, and French.

Did you know? Basile is the French form of Basil, from the Greek for 'king; royal' — a classic, elegant name (and, in French, the basil herb); noted honestly (said 'bah-ZEEL').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Basile — French form of Basil; Greek 'king; royal'

Variations

BasilBasilioVasile

Nicknames

BazSil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Basile mean?

Basile is the French form of Basil, from the Greek for 'king; royal; kingly.'

How do you pronounce Basile?

It's said bah-ZEEL /bɑːˈziːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Basile a boy or girl name?

Basile is a boy's name.

How popular is Basile?

Basile is rare in the U.S.

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