Blaze

At a Glance: Name: Blaze – Meaning: flame, bright fire (the modern sense); historically the given name arose partly as a respelling of Blaise – Origin: English (from the word 'blaze'); also linked to 'Blaise,' from Latin Blasius – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BLAYZ

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Blaze (pronounced BLAYZ) is used for children of any gender, with a bold, free-spirited feel. In its modern form it simply means flame or bright fire, though the spelling also traces back to Blaise, from the Latin Blasius — so while most people hear "fire" in it today, that connection may be a newer layer on an older name. It's English in origin, with a modern, trailblazing energy to it.

Meaning & Origin of Blaze

Meaning: Flame, bright fire (the modern sense); historically the given name arose partly as a respelling of blaise.

Origin: English (from the word 'blaze'); also linked to 'Blaise,' from Latin Blasius.

A common claim: widely said to mean 'fire' or 'flame' Actually: The 'fire' or 'flame' meaning is accurate for the modern word-name, but the name is also linked to 'Blaise' (Latin Blasius, traditionally glossed 'stutterer'), so the fiery meaning may be a later reinterpretation rather than the original root.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Blaze

Phonetic: BLAYZ   IPA: /ˈbleɪz/

Popularity of Blaze

Blaze has held steady as an uncommon pick over the years: it reached its high point at #707 in 2015, given to 353 babies, and by 2024 sat at #761 with 333 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1921–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Blaze mean?

Flame, bright fire (the modern sense); historically the given name arose partly as a respelling of blaise. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Blaze)

How do you pronounce Blaze?

Blaze is pronounced BLAYZ (IPA: /ˈbleɪz/).

Is Blaze a popular name right now?

Blaze is near its all-time peak (#707 in 2015), ranked #761 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1921–2024.)

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