Balthasar - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Balthasar \b(a)-ltha-sar, bal-thasar\ is of Babylonian origin, and its meaning is "Baal protect the king". Along with Caspar and Melchior, one of the three wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus, though they are not named in the Bible. The name is a variant of the biblical king Belshazzar. Baldassare is the Italian form. Actor Balthazar Getty.

Balthasar has 8 variant forms: Baldassare, Baltasar, Baltazar, Balthasaar, Balthazaar, Balthazar, Balto and Belshazzar.

For more information, see also the related name Melchior.

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