Oakes vs Dewayne

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 #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Oakes or Dewayne more popular?

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Dewayne mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Oakes and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.