What origin is the name Balthasar?

Balthasar comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Balthasar a popular name?

Balthasar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Balthasar?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Balthasar — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Balthasar

Q: Is Balthasar a rare name?

Yes. Balthasar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Balthasar

Balthasar

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Balthasar is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek-derived name famously attributed to one of the three kings or wise men mentioned in biblical traditions.".

Balthasar is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek-derived name famously attributed to one of the three kings or wise men mentioned in biblical traditions.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek-derived name famously attributed to one of the three kings or wise men mentioned in biblical traditions.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Balthasar

Very rare in US records

What does Balthasar mean?

Balthasar is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek-derived name famously attributed to one of the three kings or wise men mentioned in biblical traditions.".

Is Balthasar a rare name?

Yes. Balthasar does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Balthasar

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Balthasar means "A Greek-derived name famously attributed to one of the three kings or wise men mentioned in biblical traditions." — these names share that spirit.