Doris vs Flake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dorie, Dory

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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

Doris Rank #2,193
Flake Rank #19,804

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 vs #19804 for Flake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Doris ___

  • Doris Jean
  • Doris Mae
  • Doris Louise
  • Doris Ann
  • Doris Ruth
  • Doris Marie

Flake ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Flake more popular?

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Doris and Flake mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Doris and Flake boy or girl names?

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

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