Baz

Diminutive of Sebastian or Basil; Kurdish

"regal; falcon"

Baz Origin and Meaning

The name Baz is a boy's name meaning "regal; falcon".

As Bas, it's a popular name in The Netherlands, but Baz, as in director Luhrmann, has potential for independent life too.

Curiously, Australian-born Moulin Rouge director Luhrmann was born neither Sebastian nor Basil, but had the name Mark Anthony on his birth certificate; his nickname arose from his supposed resemblance to a British TV fox puppet named Basil Brush.

Baz Popularity

• 1429 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Baz

• Mark Anthony “Baz Luhrmann Australian director

Baz in Pop Culture

• Barry "Baz" Dragonsbane character from TV series "The Worst Witch"
• Tyrannus Basilton "Baz" Grimm Pitch, character from novels Carry On and Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
• Barry "Baz" Brown/Barry "Baz" Blackwell character in TV series and movie, "Animal Kingdom"