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Blaise
BoyFrench, Latin· “lisping, stammering”
- Meaning
- lisping, stammering
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- BLAYZ
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,038
- US babies 2025
- 213
- Best rank
- #803 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Blaise
Blaise is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “lisping, stammering”.
Blaise is the French form of the Latin Blasius, which is often linked to blaesus, meaning lisping or stammering, though the connection is not certain. Saint Blaise was an early bishop and martyr in Armenia; he is remembered on his feast day with the blessing of throats. The French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal gave the name a strong intellectual association. In English, Blaise also sounds like blaze, which gives it an energetic feel. It is short and distinctive, and it pairs well with classic middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Blaze, Blaize, Blayze, Blase.
Popularity over time
Blaise first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 1953. Its best national rank was #803 in 2002, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 283 were named Blaise. In 2025, 213 babies were named Blaise, and it ranked #1,038 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,437 in 1950, #1,768 in 1980, #943 in 2000, #949 in 2010, and #1,038 in 2025. Of the 8,768 US boys named Blaise since records began, 27% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,942 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Benton, Coen, Cristiano, Anson, and Emmet.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Blaise ranked highest in Connecticut, Minnesota, and Kansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #447 | 6 |
| Minnesota | #519 | 10 |
| Kansas | #602 | 5 |
| Arizona | #677 | 9 |
| New Jersey | #715 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 89% of US babies named Blaise over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Blaise is usually pronounced BLAYZ, with one syllable. It has six letters, starts with B and ends in “-se”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Blaze, Blaize, Blayze, and Blase.
Middle names for Blaise
A few middle names that flow with Blaise: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Blaise
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Blaise mean?
Blaise is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “lisping, stammering”.
What is the origin of the name Blaise?
Blaise has French and Latin roots. Blaise is the French form of the Latin Blasius, which is often linked to blaesus, meaning lisping or stammering, though the connection is not certain.
Is Blaise a popular name?
Not especially. Blaise ranked #1,038 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Blaise a boy or girl name?
Blaise is mainly a boy's name. About 89% of US babies named Blaise over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Blaise?
Blaise is usually pronounced BLAYZ. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings