Blythe vs Flake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Girl #1,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free-spirited, blissful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bly, Blyt, Blyty

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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
Nicknames
Fla, Fly, Flie

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Popularity Comparison

Blythe Rank #1,864
Flake Rank #19,804

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 vs #19804 for Flake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blythe ___

  • Blythe Rose
  • Blythe Anne
  • Blythe Marie
  • Blythe Jane
  • Blythe Claire
  • Blythe Elise

Flake ___

  • Flake James
  • Flake William
  • Flake Henry
  • Flake Thomas
  • Flake Cole
  • Flake Dean

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Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or Flake more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Flake mean?

Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin). Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Blythe and Flake boy or girl names?

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

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