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Pronounced BAZ
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Meaning: Variously a pet of Basil (Greek, 'kingly; royal') or Sebastian, and the Arabic/Persian baz, 'a falcon'; routes layered Low β§ copy
In 30 seconds: Kingly; a falcon: Baz pets Basil and is Arabic 'a falcon'. Crisp, friendly, and warm.
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Meaning Variously a pet of Basil (Greek, 'kingly; royal') or Sebastian, and the Arabic/Persian baz, 'a falcon'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025) #6496 β Falling
2025 U.S. births 13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2022
Total births (all-time) β 85
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2022 2018 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Baz is variously a pet of Basil (Greek, 'kingly; royal') or Sebastian, and the Arabic/Persian baz , 'a falcon' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, friendly name (the director Baz Luhrmann bears it; said 'BAZ').
In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, kingly-or-a-falcon at the root, and friendly.
Did you know? Basil means 'kingly; royal' (Greek) and Baz is its punchy pet form β it's also the Arabic/Persian baz, 'a falcon' β a crisp, friendly name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BAZ').
Overall data confidence 40%
References β Baz β routes layered
Variations Baz Baz Bazz
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Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Bazβ¦ Taz β another short -az boys' name Ezz β echoes that soft -z sound Khai β lands in the same popularity range Zeus β lands in the same popularity range Frequently Asked What does the name Baz mean? Baz is variously a pet of Basil ('kingly; royal') and Arabic 'a falcon'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Baz? It's said BAZ /ΛbΓ¦z/ β one syllable.
Is Baz a boy or girl name? Baz is a boy's name.
How popular is Baz? Baz is a rare name in the U.S.
