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Balthazar

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAL-thuh-zar /ˈbæl.θə.zɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Babylonian Belshazzar, 'Baal/Bel protect the king; may Bel protect his life'; borne by one of the three Magi; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Baal/Bel protect the king: Balthazar is Babylonian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'BAL-thuh-zar').
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Origin LowBabylonian, Aramaic
MeaningFrom the Babylonian Belshazzar, 'Baal/Bel protect the king; may Bel protect his life'; borne by one of the three Magi; we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#9824 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720012025

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

Balthazar comes from the Babylonian Belshazzar, 'Baal/Bel protect the king; may Bel protect his life' (the god Bel/Baal; we note the deity link). Traditionally one of the three Magi who visited the infant Jesus. A lyrical, classic name (said 'BAL-thuh-zar'; nickname Baltz).

In the U.S. it appears as a classical/literary name. Rare, Bel-protect-the-king at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Balthazar comes from the Babylonian Belshazzar, 'Baal/Bel protect the king' — traditionally one of the three Magi who visited the infant Jesus — lyrical and classic (we note the deity link; said 'BAL-thuh-zar').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Balthazar — deity link noted

Variations

BalthasarBaltazarBelshazzar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Balthazar mean?

Balthazar is Babylonian for 'Baal/Bel protect the king' (one of the Magi). We note the deity link (Bel).

How do you pronounce Balthazar?

It's said BAL-thuh-zar /ˈbæl.θə.zɑr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Balthazar a boy or girl name?

Balthazar is a boy's name.

How popular is Balthazar?

Balthazar is a rare name in the U.S.

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