Baz
About Baz
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.
As of October 2026, Baz ranked #6496 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5664 in 2022.
Editor's take: The name Baz is a boy's name meaning "regal; falcon".
Popularity & trends
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Baz on lists
Famous Bazs
- 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"