Flake vs Noah

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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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Flake

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If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Noah mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flake and Noah boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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