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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bassel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bassam|Bassem
ArabicBoy↑↑ Surging

Bassel

bah-SEL · 2 syllables

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#7798
↑↑ Surging
#7798
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#7798 in 2024
5yr change
+3185 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7798 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Bassel

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7798

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+3185 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
17 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicModern2-syllableBoyRareStrongSemitic RootInternationalVirtue Name
Character
digital rights advocatestands against oppression
STRONG
High confidence

Bassel is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7798 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3185 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7798 · very rare
Bassel at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic meaning 'brave' or 'bold'. Also associated with basil, the aromatic herb valued in Mediterranean cultures.
Language root:Arabic · Semitic
Peak rank:#7798 in 2024
5yr change:+3185 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Bassel Khartabil
Syrian digital rights activist
Similar Sound
BaselBasil◈KasselTasselPascalDiesel
Similar Style
KarimJamalAzizMalikSoren◈Kai◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bassel
LiamNiaZaraOmarAmara◈Elias
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bassel · Overview
Summary

Bassel is an Arabic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7798 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Bassel scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3185 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Bassel carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Bassel is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
bassel.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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