Oakes vs Bray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oakes

Boy #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

American Irish English

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Bray Rank #2,828

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

Is Oakes or Bray more popular?

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

What do Oakes and Bray mean?

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

Are Oakes and Bray boy or girl names?

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