What does Balder mean?

Balder as a boys' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Balder 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.

STARTS WITH Ba-

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, army (warrior), norse, mythology, good, reigns (king), light (bright)

Variations

VARIANTS Baldor, Baldur, Baudier

How popular is Balder?

Balder is an uncommonly occurring first name for men but a very prominent last name for all people (#44103 out of 150436, Top 29%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Bailer, Baker▲, Bald, Baldemar, Balderic, Balderik (see Baldric), Baldie, Baldric, Bale, Baley, Balfer, Balfor (see Balfour), Banner, Barber, Barde, Barden, Barker, Baumer, Baxter, Bayler, Belden, Brander, Broder, Calder, Caulder, Elder, Haider, Halden, Halver, Hayder, Jader, Lander, Malden, Nader, Palmer, Rayder, Sander, Valter, Vander, Walden, Walder, Walker▲, Waller, Walter▼, Wilder▲, Xander▲ and Zander▲. These names tend to be more frequently used than Balder.