Royal, kingly
Vasili is the Russian and Slavic form of the Greek name Basileios. It shares the same etymological root as the word 'basilica' and the herb 'basil,' all denoting a royal or kingly status. The name has been borne by several Russian grand princes and tsars throughout history.
Less common today
Vasili isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,035 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pioneering abstract painter and art theorist
Famous Soviet sniper during World War II
Grand Prince of Moscow and father of Ivan the Terrible
Ukrainian professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist
Soviet chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion
