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Bless

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Pronounced BLESS /ˈblɛs/High

Meaning: From the English word bless — via the Old English bletsian, 'to consecrate; to favour; to make holy'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: To bless; a blessing: Bless is a word-name. Tender, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word bless — via the Old English bletsian, 'to consecrate; to favour; to make holy'; a virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8506 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 310

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319872024

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

Bless comes from the English word bless — via the Old English bletsian, 'to consecrate; to favour; to make holy'; a virtue/word-name (we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'BLESS').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, to-bless at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Bless comes from the Old English bletsian, 'to consecrate; to favour' — a tender virtue word-name used for both sexes (here for a girl; we note the word-name; said 'BLESS').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Bless — word-name; unisex

Variations

BlesseBlessin

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bless mean?

Bless is an English word-name — 'to consecrate; to favour' (from Old English bletsian); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Bless?

It's said BLESS /ˈblɛs/ — one syllable.

Is Bless a boy or girl name?

Bless is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Bless?

Bless is a very rare name in the U.S.

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