Blas

Blas is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 16 boys in the United States.

Blas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/blaːs/

About the name Blas

Blas belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Blas first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #827 in 1880, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 2,908 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Blas in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#827 in 1880
Peak year
1988
Babies named Blas in 2024
16
Total since 1880
2,908

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Blas mean?

The meaning of Blas is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Blas a boy or girl name?

Blas is a boy name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Blas?

Blas comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Blas?

Blas first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #827 in 1880, and 16 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Blas?

Blas is pronounced /blaːs/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.