Flake
Meaning
"flat piece, thin layer"
Origin: Old Norse
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #19,804
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Fla, Fly, Flie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"flat piece, thin layer"
Origin: Old Norse
Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 vs #19864 for Woodfin.
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Flake is more popular, ranked #19804 compared to Woodfin at #19864 in the United States.
Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).
Flake is primarily a boy name. Woodfin is primarily a boy name.