Bleu

♀ Girl

Pronounced BLOO /ˈblu/High

Meaning: From French bleu, 'blue' (the color of the sky and sea); used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Blue: Bleu is French for 'blue' — a color-name. Crisp, chic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningFrom French bleu, 'blue' (the color of the sky and sea); used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#5751 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 267

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

Bleu comes from French bleu, 'blue' — the color of the sky and sea. A crisp, chic modern color-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; the English Blue is also used; nickname Blue).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, blue at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Bleu means 'blue' in French (the color of the sky and sea) — a crisp, chic color-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'BLOO').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Bleu — French color-name

Variations

BlueBlu

Nicknames

Blue

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bleu mean?

Bleu is French for 'blue' (the color).

How do you pronounce Bleu?

It's said BLOO /ˈblu/ — one syllable.

Is Bleu a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Bleu?

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