Rob vs Flake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Dutch

54 High Risk

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Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Rob Rank #19,807

Flake Rank #19,804

Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 vs #19807 for Rob.

Is Rob or Flake more popular?

Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do Rob and Flake mean?

Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Rob and Flake boy or girl names?

Rob is primarily a boy name. Flake is primarily a boy name.