Baal protects the King
Derived from the Akkadian name Bel-sharu-usur, it is traditionally associated with one of the three biblical Magi. The name has deep roots in ancient Mesopotamian culture and later became a staple in European Christian tradition.
Less common today
Balthazar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,956 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and musician
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