US Popularity Rank: 488

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Plain; Field; Battlefield

Blair is a gender-neutral Scottish name meaning “plain,” “field,” or “battlefield” and is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word blár. Although initially used as a surname, Blair has now become a contemporary and fashionable first name. Blair has many unique spelling variations, including Blare, Blayr, and Blayre, making your options as vast as the plains that inspired the name.