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Blessed

♂ Boy

Pronounced BLES-id /ˈblɛs.ɪd/Medium

Meaning: From the word blessed — 'favored; consecrated; held in reverence; favored by God'; a modern virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Blessed; favored by God: Blessed is a word-name. Devout, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'BLES-id').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word blessed — 'favored; consecrated; held in reverence; favored by God'; a modern virtue/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#6492 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120012024

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

Blessed comes from the word blessed — 'favored; consecrated; held in reverence; favored by God'. A modern virtue/word-name carrying gratitude, popular in Christian families. Used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said with two syllables, 'BLES-id').

In the U.S. it appears in recent records. Rare, blessed-and-favored at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Blessed means 'favored; consecrated; held in reverence; favored by God' — a modern virtue/word-name carrying gratitude, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'BLES-id', two syllables).
Overall data confidence 42%
References — blessed — word origin

Variations

BlessingBlessin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blessed mean?

Blessed is a word-name — 'favored; consecrated; favored by God'.

How do you pronounce Blessed?

It's said BLES-id /ˈblɛs.ɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Blessed a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Blessed?

Blessed is a rare name in the U.S.

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