Baltazar vs Yan

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,873
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baltazar Rank #2,938
Yan Rank #2,873

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 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

Yan ___

  • Yan Wei
  • Yan Ming
  • Yan Li
  • Yan Alexander
  • Yan Michael
  • Yan James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baltazar

Rodrigo Valentina Emilio Catalina Ignacio

If you choose Yan

Lin Mei Jun Fang Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baltazar or Yan more popular?

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 compared to Baltazar at #2938 in the United States.

What do Baltazar and Yan mean?

Baltazar means "may God protect the king" (Akkadian/Babylonian origin). Yan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baltazar and Yan boy or girl names?

Baltazar is primarily a boy name. Yan is primarily a boy name.

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