Vasili

♂ Boy

Pronounced vah-SEE-lee /vɑˈsi.li/Medium

Meaning: A Greek/Russian form of Basil — from the Greek basileios, 'kingly; royal; of a king'Low

In 30 seconds: Kingly; royal: Vasili is a Greek/Russian Basil. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'vah-SEE-lee').

Origin LowGreek, Russian

MeaningA Greek/Russian form of Basil — from the Greek basileios, 'kingly; royal; of a king'

U.S. rank (2025)#7645 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Vasili is a Greek/Russian form of Basil — from the Greek basileios, 'kingly; royal; of a king'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'vah-SEE-lee').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Russian families. Rare, kingly at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Basil is Greek for 'kingly; royal' — Vasili is the Greek/Russian form, lyrical and classic (said 'vah-SEE-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Vasili — Greek/Russian form of Basil

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Basil— the source name

Dimitri— a fellow Greek/Russian boys' name

Nikoli— a fellow Greek choice

Vladimir— lands in the same popularity range

Vitaly— shares Vasili's Russian roots

What does the name Vasili mean?

Vasili is a Greek/Russian form of Basil — Greek 'kingly; royal' (from basileios).

How do you pronounce Vasili?

It's said vah-SEE-lee /vɑˈsi.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vasili a boy or girl name?

Vasili is a boy's name.

How popular is Vasili?

Vasili is a very rare name in the U.S.