Blaze

Pronunciation: [ bl-AYZ ]

Boy Name #762 Most Popular Steady 1 Syllable

Burning bright — a name as fierce as an open flame

American English

Bold Modern Strong Playful

Meaning & Origin

"fire, flame"

Origin: Old English

Language: English

"lisping"

Origin: Latin

Language: English

The Story of Blaze

Blaze derives directly from the English word for an open fire or bright flame, rooted in Old English blæse. It may also be an anglicized form of the Latin name Blasius (from blaesus, 'lisping'), borne by Saint Blaise, the 3rd-century bishop and martyr who became patron saint of throat ailments. The word-name sense of fierce, crackling fire has made it a favorite for bold baby namers.

Blaze saw a boost in the 2010s alongside the trend for fierce, elemental boy names like Axel, Ryder, and Phoenix. The popular Nickelodeon show Blaze and the Monster Machines (launched 2014) kept the name in young ears.

St. Blaise is widely celebrated in Catholic countries on February 3rd with the Blessing of Throats ceremony. The word-name version is distinctly American in spirit — energetic and untamed.

Fun Facts

St. Blaise is invoked for throat ailments — candles blessed on his feast day are held to the throats of the faithful
Blaze Foley was a legendary Texas outlaw country musician, later immortalized in a 2018 biopic

Blaze in Other Languages

French Blaise

Italian Biagio

Spanish Blas

Portuguese Brás

Famous People Named Blaze

Paul 'Blaze' Bayley

Musician

1963

British rock vocalist and former lead singer of Iron Maiden (1994–1999)

Blaze Foley

Musician

1949

Legendary Texas outlaw country singer-songwriter, subject of the 2018 film Blaze

Blaze Fictional

Other

The enthusiastic monster truck protagonist of the Nickelodeon series Blaze and the Monster Machines

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1
Popularity Rank: #762
Total SSA Count: 333
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Casual
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Nicknames

Bla Bly Blaie

Pairs Well With

Blaze Anthony Blaze Michael Blaze James Blaze Alexander Blaze Xavier Blaze William

Sibling Names

Phoenix Ryder Ember Scarlett Dash Axel Zara

Also a Girl Name

Blaze is also used as a girl name, ranked #5117.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blaze

What does the name Blaze mean?

"fire, flame" (from Old English). "lisping" (from Latin). Blaze derives directly from the English word for an open fire or bright flame, rooted in Old English blæse. It may also be an anglicized form of the Latin name Blasius (from blaesus, 'lisping'), borne by Saint Blaise, the 3rd-century bishop and martyr who became patron saint of throat ailments. The word-name sense of fierce, crackling fire has made it a favorite for bold baby namers.

What is the origin of the name Blaze?

Blaze has Old English, Latin, American, and English origins. In Old English, it means "fire, flame". In Latin, it means "lisping".

Is Blaze a boy or girl name?

Blaze is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #762. As a girl name, it is ranked #5117. Blaze is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Blaze?

Blaze is pronounced bl-AYZ.

How popular is the name Blaze?

Blaze is currently ranked #762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Blaze?

Common nicknames for Blaze include Bla, Bly, and Blaie.

What are good middle names for Blaze?

Popular middle name pairings include Blaze Anthony, Blaze Michael, Blaze James, Blaze Alexander, Blaze Xavier, and Blaze William.

What are good sibling names for Blaze?

Names that pair well with Blaze as siblings include Phoenix, Ryder, Ember, Scarlett, Dash, Axel, and Zara.

How many syllables does Blaze have?

Blaze has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Blaze a common or rare name?

Blaze is moderately common, ranked #762 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Blaze

Blaze is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "fire, flame" in Old English .

Is Blaze a boy or girl name? Blaze is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #762 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,117. Blaze is more commonly used as a boy name.

Blaze is currently ranked #762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Blaze has 1 syllable and is pronounced bl-AYZ, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Blaze include Bla, Bly, and Blaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.