Flake vs Oliver

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
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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Oliver mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Flake and Oliver boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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