Oakes vs Dempsey

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 #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Oakes or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Dempsey mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Oakes and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.