"flowers"
Origin: Spanish/Latin
Language: English
Flores
Pronunciation: [ fl-AWR-ehz ]
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A garden-fresh Spanish name meaning flowers
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"blooming, flourishing"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
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The Story of Flores
Flores is the Spanish and Portuguese plural of flor meaning flower, from the Latin flos. It is primarily a surname in Spanish-speaking cultures but has been used as a given name, particularly in Latin America and the Philippines. It carries beautiful, nature-inspired symbolism.
Flores has been used as a first name primarily in Latin American and Filipino communities, where surname-as-firstname naming is a long tradition. It honors family surnames while creating meaningful given names.
In Hispanic cultures, floral names carry strong connections to the Virgin Mary (often called Our Lady of the Flowers) and to religious devotion. The Philippines, with its Spanish colonial heritage, has a strong tradition of Flores names.
Historical Record
Flores first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 14 babies have been named Flores in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Flores is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,490 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Flores is one of the most common surnames in the Philippines due to Spanish colonial influence
- The phrase flores means flowers in multiple Romance languages including Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin
Flores in Other Languages
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Flores
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Popularity Over Time
#16,490
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Flores
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Flores Magón
Activist
1873
Ricardo Flores Magón, influential Mexican anarchist and revolutionary who helped inspire the Mexican Revolution
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Juan Flores
Military
1818
Mexican-Californian leader who led a resistance against American rule in Southern California in 1857
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #16,490
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Latin American Filipino Mexican
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Flo
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Flores is also used as a girl name, ranked #69035.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flores
What does the name Flores mean?
"flowers" (from Spanish/Latin). "blooming, flourishing" (from Latin). Flores is the Spanish and Portuguese plural of flor meaning flower, from the Latin flos. It is primarily a surname in Spanish-speaking cultures but has been used as a given name, particularly in Latin America and the Philippines. It carries beautiful, nature-inspired symbolism.
What is the origin of the name Flores?
Flores has Spanish/Latin, Latin, Spanish, Latin American, Filipino, and Mexican origins. In Spanish/Latin, it means "flowers". In Latin, it means "blooming, flourishing".
Is Flores a boy or girl name?
Flores is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16490. As a girl name, it is ranked #69035. Flores is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Flores?
Flores is pronounced fl-AWR-ehz.
How popular is the name Flores?
Flores is currently ranked #16490 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Flores?
Common nicknames for Flores include Flo.
What are good middle names for Flores?
Popular middle name pairings include Flores Antonio, Flores Miguel, Flores Jesus, Flores Rafael, and Flores Carlos.
What are good sibling names for Flores?
Names that pair well with Flores as siblings include Cruz, Santos, Reyes, Rivera, and Luna.
How many syllables does Flores have?
Flores has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Flores a common or rare name?
Flores is an uncommon name, ranked #16490 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Flores?
Are there other spellings for Flores?
Related spellings include Florian.
About the Name Flores
Flores is a boy name with Spanish, Latin American, Filipino, and Mexican origins . The name means "flowers" in Spanish/Latin .
Is Flores a boy or girl name? Flores is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,490 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,035. Flores is more commonly used as a boy name.
Flores is currently ranked #16,490 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Flores has 2 syllables and is pronounced fl-AWR-ehz, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Flores include Flo. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Flores include Florian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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