Basic Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Basic Name at a Glance

Name	Basic
Meaning	Diminutive of Basil: Royal. Kingly. St Basil the Great was Bishop of Caesarea in the latter half of the 4th century. This name was introduced into Western Europe by the Crusaders. Derived from the same Greek word as the plant name basil.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Basic Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Basic means “Diminutive of Basil: Royal. Kingly. St Basil the Great was Bishop of Caesarea in the latter half of the 4th century. This name was introduced into Western Europe by the Crusaders. Derived from the same Greek word as the plant name basil”. 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.

Basic Name Origin

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

Is Basic a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Basic

When considering Basic 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.