What does the name Baldur mean?

Baldur is a boy name of Scandinavian origin: bold, brave (Norse mythology; son of Odin, god of light).

When was the name Baldur most popular?

Baldur has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Baldur?

Names similar to Baldur in origin and style include Ragnar, Vidar, Torbjørn, Yngve, Sigurd.

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Baldur

boy name

Origin

Scandinavian

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

bold, brave (Norse mythology; son of Odin, god of light)

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Baldur has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

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Popularity in Brazil

34 people · the #86,756 first name in Brazil · median age 70

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Baldur

Ragnar Vidar Torbjørn Yngve Sigurd Hector

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