Basilio vs Demetrios

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

Demetrios

Boy #5,853 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Eastern Orthodox Cypriot Greek American Byzantine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,853
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dimitri, Demi, Trios

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Basilio Rank #6,003
Demetrios Rank #5,853

Demetrios is more popular, ranked #5853 vs #6003 for Basilio.

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

Demetrios ___

  • Demetrios Alexander
  • Demetrios Christos
  • Demetrios Nikolaos
  • Demetrios Andreas
  • Demetrios Leonidas
  • Demetrios Konstantinos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Basilio

Aurelio Marcello Isidoro Catalina Rosario

If you choose Demetrios

Alexandros Nikolaos Konstantinos Eleni Zoe

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basilio or Demetrios more popular?

Demetrios is more popular, ranked #5853 compared to Basilio at #6003 in the United States.

What do Basilio and Demetrios mean?

Basilio means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Demetrios means "devoted to Demeter" (Greek origin).

Are Basilio and Demetrios boy or girl names?

Basilio is primarily a boy name. Demetrios is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons