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Blythe vs Flake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Boy #19,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"happy, carefree, joyous"

Origin: Old English blithe

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,658
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Flake

Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,804
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Blythe Rank #19,658
Flake Rank #19,804

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 vs #19804 for Flake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or Flake more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Flake mean?

Blythe means "happy, carefree, joyous" (Old English blithe origin). Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Blythe and Flake boy or girl names?

Blythe is primarily a boy name. Flake is primarily a boy name.

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