Oakes

At a Glance

Meaning

The oaks (place of oak trees); possibly an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Dubhdara, referencing oak

Origin

English (surname)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

OAKSListen

Oakes is an English surname turned first name, most often explained as "the oaks" or a place marked by oak trees — though some trace it back to the Gaelic surname Mac Dubhdara, which also carries an oak reference. It's pronounced OAKS, and it fits a neutral, nature-leaning style — the kind of name that appeals to free-spirited, boho, clean, modern, and outdoorsy, nature-inspired tastes. If you want a name tied to a tree without just naming your kid "Oak," this is that option.

Meaning & Origin of Oakes

Meaning: The oaks (place of oak trees); possibly an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Dubhdara, referencing oak.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Oakes

Popularity of Oakes

SSA records going back to 2012 show Oakes staying rare, and its most recent year on file, 2024, is also its best: 41 babies were given the name, putting it at #3025 nationally — its highest rank in the entire 2012-2024 span.

Names Like Oakes

These names share Oakes’s style, era or origin.

• Ash
• Bay
• Bear
• Bloom
• Coast
• Holt

FAQ

What does the name Oakes mean?

The oaks (place of oak trees); possibly an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Dubhdara, referencing oak. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Oakes?

Oakes is pronounced OAKS (IPA: /ˈoʊks/).

Is Oakes a popular name right now?

Oakes is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3025 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2012–2024.)

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