Boy Name
Baltazar
Baltazar is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Baltazar is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Baltazar often also consider Baldemar.
Baltazar meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Baltazar has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Baltazar as B·A·L·T·A·Z·A·R, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Baltazar is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Baltazar variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Baltazara, Baltazare, Baltazary, Baltaza.
- Nicknames: Balt and B.
- Middle names: Pair Baltazar with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Baltazar middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Baldemar, Baldomero, Baldwin, Belton, Briar — full picks on the sibling names for Baltazar guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Baltazar? Browse our names like Baltazar guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Baltazar
What does the name Baltazar mean?
Baltazar has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Baltazar?
The exact origin of Baltazar is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Baltazar?
Baltazar has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Baltazar a boy's or girl's name?
Baltazar is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Baltazar in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Baltazar sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Baltazar?
Names that share Baltazar's sound and style include Baldemar, Baldomero, Baldwin, Belton, Briar.
What middle names pair well with Baltazar?
Good middle-name fits for Baltazar pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Baltazar is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Baltazar is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Baltazar?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Baltazar share its rhythm without rhyming — Baldemar, Baldomero, Baldwin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.