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At a Glance: Name: Bleu – Meaning: blue – Origin: French (the color word 'bleu, ' blue) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BLOO
Bleu comes straight from the French word for the color blue — simple, direct, and easy to explain to anyone who asks. There's no hidden layer of meaning to dig into here; what you see is what you get, which is part of its appeal for parents who like a name that says exactly what it means.
Meaning & Origin of Bleu
Meaning: Blue.
Origin: French (the color word 'bleu, ' blue).
How to Pronounce Bleu
Phonetic: BLOO IPA: /bluː/
Popularity of Bleu
Bleu has stayed uncommon in U.S. birth records going back to 1979, reaching its high point in 2022 with 61 babies (rank #2326) before settling to 39 babies in 2024 (rank #3099).
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1979–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Bleu mean?
Blue.
How do you pronounce Bleu?
Bleu is pronounced BLOO (IPA: /bluː/).
Is Bleu a popular name right now?
Bleu peaked at #2326 in 2022 and is ranked #3099 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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