Fortunate, holy, or consecrated
Derived directly from the English word, it signifies being favored by a divine power or enjoying great happiness. It has roots in the Old English 'bletsian', which originally referred to a ritual involving blood but evolved to mean 'to make holy'. As a name, it is often chosen to express gratitude for the child's birth.
About 18 boys were named Blessed in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Ghanaian-born reggae and dancehall artist