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At a Glance: Name: Oakes – 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: OAKS
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
Phonetic: OAKS IPA: /ˈoʊks/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2012–2024.
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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Oakes)
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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