What does Fleur mean?
Literally the French word for 'flower', from Latin 'flos/floris'. Popularised in English by the character Fleur in Galsworthy's 'The Forsyte Saga'.
What does Oceane mean?
Océane is a French name meaning “ocean.”
Fleur vs Oceane
Which is more popular?
Fleur is more popular than Oceane today: about 11 US babies were given the name Fleur in 2025, compared with 10 named Oceane.
| Fleur | Oceane | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Flower | Ocean |
| Origin | french | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | FLUR | oh-say-AHN |
| Syllables | 1 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1926 | 2002 |
| Peak year | 2021 (16) | 2023 (24) |
| In 2025 | 11 | 10 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Fleur
Oceane
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Fleur | Oceane |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 64 | 85 |
| 2010s | 92 | 80 |
| 2000s | 26 | 38 |
| 1980s | 15 | 0 |
| 1970s | 49 | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 13 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fleur or Oceane more popular?
Fleur is more popular than Oceane today: about 11 US babies were given the name Fleur in 2025, compared with 10 named Oceane.
What is the difference between Fleur and Oceane?
Fleur means Flower (french origin), while Oceane means Ocean (French origin).
Which name is older, Fleur or Oceane?
In US records, Fleur first appears in 1926 and Oceane in 2002, so Fleur has the longer recorded history.