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Balor

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAY-lor /ˈbeɪ.lɔr/High

Meaning: From Irish mythology, Balor — a one-eyed giant king of the Fomorians, whose eye could destroy with a glance; variously linked to 'flashing/deadly'; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: A one-eyed giant king: Balor is Irish myth. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'BAY-lor'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom Irish mythology, Balor — a one-eyed giant king of the Fomorians, whose eye could destroy with a glance; variously linked to 'flashing/deadly'; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2025)#10856 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Balor comes from Irish mythology, Balor — a one-eyed giant king of the Fomorians, whose eye could destroy with a glance; variously linked to 'flashing/deadly' (we note the myth). A bold, classic name (said 'BAY-lor').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, boosted by fantasy media. Rare, a-one-eyed-giant-king at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Balor is a one-eyed giant king of the Fomorians in Irish mythology, whose eye could destroy with a glance — a bold, mythic name (we note the myth; said 'BAY-lor').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Balor — Irish mythology

Variations

BalarBalore

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Balor mean?

Balor is a one-eyed giant king of the Fomorians in Irish mythology, whose eye could destroy with a glance. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Balor?

It's said BAY-lor /ˈbeɪ.lɔr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Balor a boy or girl name?

Balor is a boy's name.

How popular is Balor?

Balor is a very rare name in the U.S.

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