Blade

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Pronounced BLAYD /ˈbleɪd/High

Meaning: From the English word blade — Old English blæd, 'leaf; sword, cutting edge'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sharp and bold: Blade is the word for a sword's edge — edgy, powerful, and one syllable strong (the comic-book hero Blade). Striking and modern.

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MeaningFrom the English word blade — Old English blæd, 'leaf; sword, cutting edge'

U.S. rank (2024)#4196 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Blade comes from the English word blade — Old English blæd, 'leaf; sword, cutting edge'. A bold modern word-name (and the comic hero Blade), it's striking and sharp.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, sword's-edge at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Blade, from Old English blæd ('leaf' and 'sword'), is the word for a cutting edge — and the name of a Marvel vampire-hunting hero; it's bold and edgy.

Overall data confidence 78%

Oxford English Dictionary — blade — word origin

Variations

BlaydeBlaide

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blade mean?

Blade is the English word for a sword's cutting edge, from Old English blæd.

How do you pronounce Blade?

It's said BLAYD /ˈbleɪd/ — a single syllable.

Is Blade a boy or girl name?

Blade is a boy's name.

How popular is Blade?

Blade is a rare name in the U.S.