Flake vs Fordyce

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Fordyce Rank #19,945

Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 vs #19945 for Fordyce.

Middle Name Pairings

Flake ___

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

Fordyce ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Fordyce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Fordyce more popular?

Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 compared to Fordyce at #19945 in the United States.

What do Flake and Fordyce mean?

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

Are Flake and Fordyce boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Fordyce is primarily a boy name.

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