Flake vs Florence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Florence

Girl #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, prosperous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Flossie, Florie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Florence Rank #435

Florence is more popular, ranked #435 vs #19804 for Flake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flake ___

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

Florence ___

  • Florence Grace
  • Florence Rose
  • Florence Mae
  • Florence Elizabeth
  • Florence Jean
  • Florence Alice

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Florence

Beatrice Cecily Harriet Percy Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Florence more popular?

Florence is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Florence mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Florence means "flourishing, prosperous" (Latin origin).

Are Flake and Florence boy or girl names?

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

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