Blaise

Updated: January 3, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Blaise sounds modern, but it dates back to the times of the early Christian church in ancient Rome. The name first became popular in America in the mid-twentieth century but has remained on the top 1,000 list since 1997. Currently, it is a top 1,000 name.

Meaning of the name Blaise:

French: lisp, speech impediment
Latin: one who stutters

Origin of the name Blaise:

Blaise originated in ancient Rome from the Latin name Blasius. The name was actually first associated with one of the first martyrs for the Christian church. After that, it became popular in France through Blaise Pascal, a famous philosopher.

Symbolism of the name Blaise:

The baby name Blaise has an unfortunate meaning in “speech impediment,” “lisp,” and “one who stutters.” These meanings come from the fact that the original name was Blasisu which comes from the Latin word “blaesus.” This word translates to “lisping.”

Style of the name Blaise:

Classical

Gender of the name Blaise:

The baby name Blaise is used for boys or girls, though mostly seen for males.

Pronunciation of the name Blaise:

BLAZE or BLEHZ

Number of syllables in the name Blaise:

One

Emotion evoked from the name Blaise:

Blaise feels like a strong name for boys or girls. It is fiery and full of personality.

Alternative spellings for the name Blaise:

Blaze
Blase
Blaese
Blayse

Nicknames for the name Blaise:

Blaze
Blay
Blaisey
Blaisy
Lacy

Popularity of the name Blaise:

Blaise was on the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Index briefly in 1953 at rank 990 and 1962 at rank 986. The name has never risen above the top 900 list even after making a comeback to the top 1,000 list in 1996. As of 2020, it is rank 939.