Basil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Basil Name at a Glance

Name	Basil
Meaning	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 Basil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Basil means “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.

Basil Name Origin

Our database records Basil under Greek origin. Browse more Greek 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.