Royal or kingly
Derived from the Greek name Basileios, it signifies royalty or sovereignty. It has been a prominent name among Eastern Orthodox saints and Russian rulers for centuries.
Less common today
Vasiliy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,126 in 2001.
Pioneering abstract painter and art theorist
Famous Soviet sniper during World War II
World champion professional boxer
World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958
Renowned Russian writer, actor, and director
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
