Bray vs Oakes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Bray Rank #2,828

Oakes Rank #3,027

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Bray or Oakes more popular?

Bray is more popular, ranked #2828 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Bray and Oakes mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Bray and Oakes boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.