Blas
Boy · 1 syllable
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
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About the name Blas
The given name 'Blas' is derived from the Latin name 'Blasius', meaning 'slander' or 'defamer', and is related to the Latin word 'blasphema', which refers to an act of blasphemy.
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Etymology
The given name 'Blas' is derived from the Latin name 'Blasius', meaning 'slander' or 'defamer', and is related to the Latin word 'blasphema', which refers to an act of blasphemy. The name 'Blas' is commonly used in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Spain and Latin America, and has historical roots in Christianity, particularly in the Catholic Church, where Saint Blaise is venerated.
Blas currently ranks #6,503 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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