Flake vs Ottie

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

Ottie

Boy #19,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,768
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ott, Tot, O

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Ottie Rank #19,768

Ottie is more popular, ranked #19768 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

Ottie ___

  • Ottie James
  • Ottie Lee
  • Ottie Dean
  • Ottie Ray
  • Ottie Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Ottie

Bertie Archie Millie Hattie Alfie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Ottie more popular?

Ottie is more popular, ranked #19768 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Ottie mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Ottie means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Flake and Ottie boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Ottie is primarily a boy name.

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