Balthazar
Boy name · Akkadian · pronounced BAL-thuh-zar
Verified name
What does Balthazar mean?
Baal protects the king
Origin and language
Akkadian, Hebrew, Greek
Language family: Akkadian|Hebrew|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 931 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3684 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Balto, Zar
Variant: Baltasar
Related: Baltasar
Using Balthazar across cultures
Traditional name of one of the Biblical Magi.
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