Oakes vs Mills

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 #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Mills Rank #2,920

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Oakes or Mills more popular?

Mills is more popular, ranked #2920 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Mills mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Oakes and Mills boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.