Vasilios

“Vasilios is derived from the Greek name Vasileios, which has connections to the Greek word 'vasileus', meaning king” — Associated with leadership and nobility

Greece origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7262US 2023

12Births / yr

↓Falling

1.4kAll-time births

📅 Since 192300

How to pronounce Vasilios

vah·SEE·LEYE·ohs

/vɑ.ˈsiː.ˈlaɪ.oʊs/ · stress on SEE · 4 syllables

“Vasilios is derived from the Greek name Vasileios, which has connections to the Greek word 'vasileus', meaning king”

Associated with leadership and nobility · Greece origin

What does Vasilios mean and where does it come from?

Vasilios is derived from the Greek name Vasileios, which has connections to the Greek word 'vasileus', meaning king. This name is popular in Greece and is often associated with leadership and nobility. Its first recorded use dates back to the Byzantine Empire, and it has various diminutives and vari

Cultural significance

Vasilios has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of greek.

Peak popularity

Reached #1313 in 1975 — currently #7262 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Vasilios?

Vasilios works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Vasilios Grace

How popular is Vasilios right now?

Falling — down 476 spots — currently #7262 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1960–2023#7262 · Top 5.4%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7262	12	▼ down 476 · -8% births
2022	#6786	13	▼ down 130
2021	#6656	13	▼ down 659 · -7% births
2020	#5997	14	▼ down 1897 · -44% births
2015	#4100	25	▲ up 778 · +32% births
2010	#4878	19	▼ down 1405 · -32% births
2005	#3473	28	▼ down 25 · +17% births
2000	#3448	24	▼ down 321 · +9% births
1995	#3127	22	▼ down 672 · -21% births
1990	#2455	28	▼ down 464 · -3% births
1985	#1991	29	▼ down 415 · -24% births
1980	#1576	38	▼ down 263 · -14% births
1975	#1313	44	▲ up 569 · +91% births
1970	#1882	23	▲ up 363 · +64% births
1965	#2245	14	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Vasilios

Best Year1975Rank #1313

Peak Count44

Average Rank#3796

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1960 - 202316 years

The story of Vasilios

Vasilios entered American naming records in 1923 and has been in use for over 101 years. With 1,421 total births recorded, Vasilios remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #3554 in 1960, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #7262 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Vasilios in 1975:

Michael Jason Christopher James David

Vasilios by decade

Vasilios peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1920s	6
1960s	109
1970s ★	310
1980s	293
1990s	250
2000s	238
2010s	201
2020s	14

💎With 1,421 total births, Vasilios is an uncommon but established name.

What are good nicknames for Vasilios?

BULGARIAN

Vasko

ENGLISH

BRITISH(BazBazza

GEORGIAN

Vaso

GREEK

Vaso

What names sound and feel like Vasilios?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Vasilios also consider these

Vassilios

Greece · Greek

Vasileios

Greece · Royal, kingly

Basilios

Greece · Royal, Kingly

Vasilis

Greek · royal, kingly

How is Vasilios written in other languages?

Βασιλειος

Greek

What are the girl versions of Vasilios?

Vasilka BULGARIAN Vaska BULGARIAN Kiki GREEK Vasiliki GREEK Vasa MACEDONIAN Vasilija MACEDONIAN Vasilka MACEDONIAN Vaska MACEDONIAN Vasilica ROMANIAN Vasilisa RUSSIAN Vasilija SERBIAN Vasylyna UKRAINIAN Wasylyna UKRAINIAN

Common questions about the name Vasilios

What does the name Vasilios mean?

Vasilios means "Greek" — a name rooted in Greece tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Vasilios?

Vasilios is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Vasilios have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Vasilios?

Vasilios originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Vasilios?

Vasilios is a four-syllable name pronounced V AA0 S IY1 L AY1 OW0 S. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Vasilios?

Vasilios pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.