Baltazar
Meaning
"may God protect the king"
Origin: Akkadian/Babylonian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,938
- Total SSA Count
- 43
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Balti, Balta, Tazar
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"may God protect the king"
Origin: Akkadian/Babylonian
"wealthy guardian, prosperous protector"
Origin: Old English
Baltazar is more popular, ranked #2938 vs #3109 for Eduard.
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Baltazar is more popular, ranked #2938 compared to Eduard at #3109 in the United States.
Baltazar means "may God protect the king" (Akkadian/Babylonian origin). Eduard means "wealthy guardian, prosperous protector" (Old English origin).
Baltazar is primarily a boy name. Eduard is primarily a boy name.