UK boy's name
Bazil
Of Arabic/Persian origin, meaning "majestic" or "worthy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bazil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bazil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2005 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Bazil. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bazil ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Bazil.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bazil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Bazil mean?
The name Bazil has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "basileus," which means "king" or "leader." The name is closely linked to the ancient Greek concept of royalty and leadership.
One of the earliest known references to the name Bazil can be found in the biblical text of the New Testament. Bazil of Caesarea, also known as Saint Basil the Great (c. 330-379 AD), was a prominent theologian, philosopher, and bishop who played a significant role in shaping the early Christian Church. He is revered as one of the Cappadocian Fathers and is remembered for his influential writings and contributions to monastic life.
In the medieval period, the name Bazil gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Byzantine or Eastern Orthodox influence. One notable figure was Bazil I, also known as Basil the Macedonian (c. 812-886 AD), who reigned as the Byzantine Emperor from 867 to 886 AD. He is credited with reviving the fortunes of the Byzantine Empire and initiating a period of cultural and economic renaissance.
During the Renaissance, the name Bazil was associated with humanist scholars and intellectuals. Bazil Valentinus (c. 1394-1492) was a German monk, alchemist, and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of chemistry and the occult sciences.
In the 16th century, Bazil Besler (1561-1629) was a renowned German botanist and apothecary. He is best known for his monumental work "Hortus Eystettensis," a stunning collection of botanical illustrations depicting the plants grown in the gardens of the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt.
Another notable figure bearing the name Bazil was Bazil Browne (1744-1801), an Irish painter and engraver who gained recognition for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting scenes of rural Ireland.
While the name Bazil has its roots in ancient Greek language and culture, it has been adopted and adapted across various regions and time periods, often associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as religion, philosophy, art, and science.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bazil over time
The chart below shows babies named Bazil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bazil, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bazil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bazil was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Bazil
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bazil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bazil in the UK right now?
In 2023, Bazil was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bazil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Bazil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bazil?
Of Arabic/Persian origin, meaning "majestic" or "worthy".
How many people are called Bazil in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Bazil across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.