Flake vs Mable

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
Full profile for Flake →

Mable

Girl #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, worthy of love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mabs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Mable →

Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Mable Rank #2,473

Mable is more popular, ranked #2473 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

Mable ___

  • Mable Rose
  • Mable June
  • Mable Claire
  • Mable Grace
  • Mable Pearl
  • Mable Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Mable

Hazel Iris Violet Jasper Silas

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Mable more popular?

Mable is more popular, ranked #2473 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Mable mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Mable means "lovable, worthy of love" (Latin origin).

Are Flake and Mable boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Mable vs Flake Flake vs Rody Flake vs Blythe Flake vs Cline Flake vs Cloral
← Full profile: Flake ← Full profile: Mable Browse all baby names