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Flake vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Nora

Boy #19,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Honor"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,726
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Nora Rank #19,726

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 vs #19804 for Flake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Nora mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Nora means "Honor" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Flake and Nora boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Nora is primarily a boy name.

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