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Nazaire

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How to Pronounce Nazaire

Pronounced nah-ZAIR /nɑˈzɛr/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Nazarius — 'of Nazareth' (the town), linked to the Hebrew nazir, 'consecrated, set apart'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Nazareth; consecrated: Nazaire is the French Nazarius — 'of Nazareth'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'nah-ZAIR').
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Origin MediumHebrew, French
MeaningThe French form of Nazarius — 'of Nazareth' (the town), linked to the Hebrew nazir, 'consecrated, set apart'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6072 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819972024

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

Nazaire is the French form of Nazarius — 'of Nazareth' (the Galilean town of Jesus), linked to the Hebrew nazir, 'consecrated, set apart, dedicated' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by St Nazaire (Nazarius), an early martyr (the French town Saint-Nazaire). A lyrical, devout French name (said 'nah-ZAIR'; nickname Naz).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare, of-Nazareth-and-consecrated at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Nazarius means 'of Nazareth' (the town of Jesus), linked to the Hebrew nazir, 'consecrated, set apart' — Nazaire is its lyrical French form (St Nazaire; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'nah-ZAIR').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Nazarius — routes layered

Variations

NazariusNazarioNazaret

Nicknames

Naz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazaire mean?

Nazaire is the French Nazarius — 'of Nazareth', linked to 'consecrated, set apart'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nazaire?

It's said nah-ZAIR /nɑˈzɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nazaire a boy or girl name?

Nazaire is a boy's name.

How popular is Nazaire?

Nazaire is a rare name in the U.S.

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