Basilio vs Cecilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basilio

Boy #6,003 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Filipino Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,003
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Basi, Basil, Baz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Basilio Rank #6,003
Cecilio Rank #6,028

Basilio is more popular, ranked #6003 vs #6028 for Cecilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Basilio ___

  • Basilio Antonio
  • Basilio Rafael
  • Basilio Miguel
  • Basilio Carlos
  • Basilio Felipe
  • Basilio Jose

Cecilio ___

  • Cecilio Antonio
  • Cecilio Rafael
  • Cecilio Eduardo
  • Cecilio Miguel
  • Cecilio Jose
  • Cecilio Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Basilio

Aurelio Marcello Isidoro Catalina Rosario

If you choose Cecilio

Emilio Rodrigo Marisol Valentina Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basilio or Cecilio more popular?

Basilio is more popular, ranked #6003 compared to Cecilio at #6028 in the United States.

What do Basilio and Cecilio mean?

Basilio means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Cecilio means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Basilio and Cecilio boy or girl names?

Basilio is primarily a boy name. Cecilio is primarily a boy name.

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