Basilio
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Bailiff; law enforcement officer; outer wall of a castle
Origin: Old French baillif — an occupational and architectural surname, from bailli (administrator, steward)
Popularity: Ranked #7741 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Basil, meaning bailiff; law enforcement officer; outer wall of a castle.
Similar names: basil, bailor, billion
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Basilio? About 1 in 332,850 babies born in 2025 were named Basilio, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Basilio
What does the name Basilio mean?
Basilio means “Bailiff; law enforcement officer; outer wall of a castle” from Old French baillif — an occupational and architectural surname, from bailli (administrator, steward) roots.
What is the origin of the name Basilio?
Basilio has Old French baillif — an occupational and architectural surname, from bailli (administrator, steward) origin. The traditional meaning is “Bailiff; law enforcement officer; outer wall of a castle”.
How popular is Basilio?
Basilio ranked #7679 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Basilio most popular?
Basilio peaked in 1990 with 28 babies registered that year.
Is Basilio a boy or girl name?
Basilio is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Basilios in registered births are male.
Is the name Basilio rising or falling in popularity?
Basilio has fallen 599 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7080 in 2020 to #7679 in 2025.
How long has Basilio been recorded?
Basilio appears in birth records across 115 years — from 1904 through 2025.