US Popularity Rank: 26449

Origin: French

Meaning: Royal; kingly; Regal

When baby finally arrives, they'll undoubtedly rule your time and sleep schedule, but they'll also dominate your heart! Why not embrace their tiny crown with a royal-inspired name, like Basile? Meaning "royal," "kingly," and "regal," Basile has roots in the Greek and French. It's also the perfect choice if you find the names Basil and Basileios a little too herby. Perhaps it brings you back to your college days of cooking pesto pasta night after night! Seasoning aside, Basile stands on its own as a beautiful respelling that is in desperate need of a comeback.