Voltaire

Q: How popular is the name Voltaire?

Voltaire is ranked #29322 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ v-ohlt-EHR ]

Boy Name #29,322 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Voltaire is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced v-ohlt-EHR.

Parents who love the name Voltaire often also consider Cochise, Aracelio, Ashlon .

Popularity Over Time

#29,322

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,322
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Vol Voy Volie Voltie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Voltaire

Is Voltaire a boy or girl name?

Voltaire is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Voltaire?

Voltaire is pronounced v-ohlt-EHR.

How popular is the name Voltaire?

Voltaire is currently ranked #29322 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Voltaire?

Common nicknames for Voltaire include Vol, Voy, Volie, and Voltie.

Is Voltaire a common or rare name?

Voltaire is an uncommon name, ranked #29322 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Voltaire

Voltaire is a boy name .

Voltaire is currently ranked #29,322 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Voltaire include Vol, Voy, Volie, and Voltie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.