Baz

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Baz Pronunciation

Baz is pronounced BAZ /ˈbæz/High

Meaning: Variously a pet of Basil (Greek, 'kingly; royal') or Sebastian, and the Arabic/Persian baz, 'a falcon'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Kingly; a falcon: Baz pets Basil and is Arabic 'a falcon'. Crisp, friendly, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, Arabic

MeaningVariously a pet of Basil (Greek, 'kingly; royal') or Sebastian, and the Arabic/Persian baz, 'a falcon'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6490 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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 — it's also the Arabic/Persian baz, 'a falcon' — a crisp, friendly name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BAZ').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Baz — routes layered

Variations

BazBazBazz

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Arabic Greek

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Taz— another short -az boys' name

Ezz— echoes that soft -z sound

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Zeus— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Baz?

Baz is pronounced BAZ (/ˈbæz/). Press play above to hear Baz said aloud.

How do you say Baz?

Baz is said BAZ (/ˈbæz/). Press play above to hear Baz said aloud.

What does the name Baz mean?

Baz is variously a pet of Basil ('kingly; royal') and Arabic 'a falcon'; the routes are layered.

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.