MeaningGreek form of Basil. | Formal: Greek name meaning king.
OriginGreek
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#14026
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Origin & history of Vasilis
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Greek roots
Vasilis comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Greek form of Basil. | Formal: Greek name meaning king..
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How popular is Vasilis?
2000peak year
The name Vasilis reached its peak in 2000, with 11 registrations (ranked #6293). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1978, roughly 22 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #14026) today, averaging about 5 new babies per year. Across all years on record, approximately 186 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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