Flake vs Purl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flake

Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian

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Boy #19,798 Most Popular

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Flake Rank #19,804

Purl Rank #19,798

Purl is more popular, ranked #19798 vs #19804 for Flake.

Is Flake or Purl more popular?

Purl is more popular, ranked #19798 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Purl mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Flake and Purl boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Purl is primarily a boy name.