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Blaize

♂ Boy

Pronounced BLAYZ /ˈblɛz/High

Meaning: Lisping, stammeringMedium

In 30 seconds: Blaize is an English boy's name tied to the meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering'. It is a modern respelling of the older Blaise.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLisping, stammering
U.S. rank (2025)#2395 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births57 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,897

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319822025

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

Blaize carries the same root as Blaise, whose meaning traces to 'lisping' or 'stammering'. The spelling here adds the 'z' look that many modern parents favor, while Blaze and the Latin Blaesus show the name's older and plainer forms. Its history really runs through Blaise, the form most familiar in French and English.

Two notable bearers carry the Blaise spelling: the footballer Blaise Matuidi, born in 1987, and the philosopher Blaise Pascal (1623-1662). The Blaize version keeps that heritage while echoing the English word blaze in its sound.

Did you know? Blaize is a spelling variant of Blaise, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'lisping, stammering' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Blaize — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BlaiseBlazeBlaesusBlaiBlaž

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Blaise Matuidi (1987–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)
    French philosopher.

If you like Blaize…

Blaise— The classic French and English form that Blaize respells.
Blaze— A variation matching the English word, sharing Blaize's sound.
Hayze— a fellow English choice
Haze— echoes that soft -ze sound
Brave— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blaize mean?

Blaize is usually explained as meaning 'lisping, stammering' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Blaize?

It's commonly said BLAYZ /ˈblɛz/.

Is Blaize a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Blaize is used as a boy name.

How popular is Blaize?

In 2024, Blaize ranked #2909 in the U.S. for boys, with 43 births recorded.

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