Baz Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAZ / /bæz/Hebrew; English
Meaning
son of the right hand (Hebrew); short form of Basil (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Baz is derived from 'Bar', meaning 'son', often used in biblical contexts. In English, it is a diminutive of Basil, which has roots in Greek, meaning 'kingly' or 'royal'.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Baze
- Basil
International Variants
- Basil (Greek)
- Basile (French)
- Basilio (Spanish)
Famous people named Baz
Baz Luhrmann — filmmaker.
Baz Ashmawy — television presenter.
Fictional characters named Baz
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Baz was first seen in the United States in 2018. Baz has ranked as high as #1377 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Baz has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Baz
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 13 |