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Baltazar

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAL-thuh-zahr /ˈbæl.θə.zɑɹ/Medium

Meaning: Bel protect the kingMedium

In 30 seconds: Baltazar is a name from Judeo-Christian-Islamic legend, understood as 'Bel protect the king'. It is best known as one of the traditional names of the three Magi.
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Origin MediumJudeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
MeaningBel protect the king
U.S. rank (2024)#2908 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,697

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119152024

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

Baltazar comes out of legend shared across Judeo-Christian and Islamic tradition, with its meaning given as a plea that the god Bel protect the king. It appears in many spellings, including Balthasar and Balthazar, and reaches forms as far afield as the Armenian Baghdasar. The name's weight comes from its long association with one of the three kings of the Nativity story.

Across languages the name picks up accents and shifts, from Baltazár to Baltazår, while keeping its stately rhythm. Balthazar Getty, born in 1975, carries one of its English spellings as a public figure.

Did you know? Baltazar is a spelling variant of Balthazar, so it keeps the same core meaning of ' Bel protect the king' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Baltazar — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BalthasarBalthazarBaltazárBaltazårBaghdasar

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Balthazar Getty (1975–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baltazar mean?

Baltazar is usually explained as meaning ' Bel protect the king' and is most often linked with Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend tradition.

How do you pronounce Baltazar?

It's commonly said BAL-thuh-zahr /ˈbæl.θə.zɑɹ/.

Is Baltazar a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Baltazar is used as a boy name.

How popular is Baltazar?

In 2024, Baltazar ranked #2908 in the U.S. for boys, with 43 births recorded.

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