Flake vs Rody

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

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Rody

Boy #19,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,736
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flake Rank #19,804
Rody Rank #19,736

Rody is more popular, ranked #19736 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

Rody ___

  • Rody James
  • Rody Lee
  • Rody Wayne
  • Rody Alan
  • Rody Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Rody

Brody Cody Troy Wes Lyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Rody more popular?

Rody is more popular, ranked #19736 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Rody mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Rody means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Flake and Rody boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Rody is primarily a boy name.

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