Basel
- Pronunciation
- [Ba-sel]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Muslim Name Popular In Sudan, Meaning "Brave."
- Origin
- African
Basel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 541 baby boys have been named Basel. The name peaked in 2000 with 21 US births that year (rank #3779). In 2024, ranked #7286 nationally — 3,507 places below its 2000 peak.
Top States for Basel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Basel births are: Texas (5).
Other African-Origin Names Like Basel
If you like Basel's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
5-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Basel's exact length and starting letter: Badal, Bader, Badia, Badra, Badru.
Quick Facts About Basel
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Compare Basel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Basel against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).