Balder - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Balder \b(a)-lder, bal-der\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "courageous army". Here, "bald" does not mean "hairless", but "brave". Norse mythology: the god Balder is called "the good", and reigns over summer, light, and innocence.

Balder has 3 variant forms: Baldor, Baldur and Baudier.

Baby names that sound like Balder are Balderik and Balderic.

Balder is a very rare male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Balder. Click here to compare Balder with related baby names.