Oakes vs Larkin

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 #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Larkin Rank #2,984

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Oakes or Larkin more popular?

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Larkin mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Oakes and Larkin boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.