Oakes vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Oakes Rank #3,027
Penn Rank #2,952

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakes or Penn more popular?

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Penn mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Oakes and Penn boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.

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