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Basilio

♂ Boy

Pronounced bah-SEE-lee-oh /bɑˈsi.li.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish/Italian form of Basil — from Greek basileios, 'kingly, royal' (from basileus, 'a king')Medium

In 30 seconds: Kingly; royal: Basilio is the Spanish/Italian Basil — 'kingly, royal'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'bah-SEE-lee-oh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningThe Spanish/Italian form of Basil — from Greek basileios, 'kingly, royal' (from basileus, 'a king')
U.S. rank (2025)#7741 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,809

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019042025

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

Basilio is the Spanish and Italian form of Basil — from Greek basileios, 'kingly, royal' (from basileus, 'a king'). The name honors St Basil the Great, a founding father of Eastern monasticism. A lyrical, classic, regal name across the Hispanic and Italian worlds (said 'bah-SEE-lee-oh'; nickname Basi).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, kingly-and-royal at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Basil means 'kingly, royal' (Greek basileios, from basileus, 'a king') — Basilio is its lyrical Spanish/Italian form, classic and regal (St Basil the Great; said 'bah-SEE-lee-oh').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Basilio — root etymology

Variations

BasilBasileoVasilios

Nicknames

Basi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Basilio mean?

Basilio is the Spanish/Italian Basil — Greek 'kingly, royal'.

How do you pronounce Basilio?

It's said bah-SEE-lee-oh /bɑˈsi.li.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Basilio a boy or girl name?

Basilio is a boy's name.

How popular is Basilio?

Basilio is a rare name in the U.S.

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