Flake vs Janet

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

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Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,430
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Jannie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Janet Rank #2,430

Janet is more popular, ranked #2430 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

Janet ___

  • Janet Marie
  • Janet Lynn
  • Janet Ann
  • Janet Rose
  • Janet Elizabeth
  • Janet Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Janet

David Michael Linda Karen Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Janet more popular?

Janet is more popular, ranked #2430 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Janet mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flake and Janet boy or girl names?

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

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