Basil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Basil Name at a Glance

Name	Basil
Meaning	Royal; kingly.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Basil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Basil means “Royal; kingly”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Basil Name Origin

Our database records Basil under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Basil a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Basil is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Basil

When considering Basil for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.