Flake vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flake

Blake Drake Lake Slate Stone

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flake or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Flake and Theodore mean?

Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Flake and Theodore boy or girl names?

Flake is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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