Flake vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and James mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flake and James boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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