Oakes vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oakes

Boy #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,027
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kory

Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Oakes Rank #3,027
Kory Rank #2,981

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakes or Kory more popular?

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Kory mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Oakes and Kory boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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