Purl vs Flake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Purl

Boy #19,798 Most Popular

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Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian

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Purl Rank #19,798

Flake Rank #19,804

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

Is Purl or Flake more popular?

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

What do Purl and Flake mean?

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

Are Purl and Flake boy or girl names?

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