Ember vs Oakes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ember Rank #3,159

Oakes Rank #3,027

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 vs #3159 for Ember.

Is Ember or Oakes more popular?

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 compared to Ember at #3159 in the United States.

What do Ember and Oakes mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are Ember and Oakes boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.