Oakes vs Leslie

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 #3,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"garden of hollies, holly garden"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Leslie Rank #3,003

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Oakes or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #3003 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Leslie mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Leslie means "garden of hollies, holly garden" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Oakes and Leslie boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a boy name.