Baltazar vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baltazar

Boy #2,938 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect the king"

Origin: Akkadian/Babylonian

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Eastern European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,938
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Balti, Balta, Tazar

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Baltazar Rank #2,938
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2938 for Baltazar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baltazar ___

  • Baltazar Antonio
  • Baltazar Luis
  • Baltazar Eduardo
  • Baltazar Rafael
  • Baltazar Manuel
  • Baltazar Gabriel

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baltazar

Rodrigo Valentina Emilio Catalina Ignacio

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baltazar or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Baltazar at #2938 in the United States.

What do Baltazar and James mean?

Baltazar means "may God protect the king" (Akkadian/Babylonian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baltazar and James boy or girl names?

Baltazar is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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