Oakes vs Niles

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 #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Niles Rank #3,177

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Oakes or Niles more popular?

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Niles mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Oakes and Niles boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.