At a glance
Basil is the #404 dog name in our records and #161 for cats. About 1 in 2,557 dogs is called Basil, and the name is falling.
How popular is Basil?
#404dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,557dogs
351dogs in the records
#161cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 31%Boys 66%Not recorded 3%
32% girls · 68% boys among 339 dogs with a recorded sex
Basil over the years
FallingDogs named Basil per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 21 named Basil
- 16 named Basil
- 16 named Basil
- 14 named Basil
- 13 named Basil
Names that sound like Basil
Questions
Is Basil a girl or boy dog name?
It is used for girls and boys alike (32% female).
How popular is Basil for dogs?
Basil is the #404 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 351 dogs in public records. The name is falling.
How do you pronounce Basil?
Basil is said in 2 syllables: Ba·sil. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Basil?
Bazil, Boswell and Basel sound similar.
What breeds are often named Basil?
Poodles, Pugs and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Basil.