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Oakes vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oakes

Boy #3,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller near the oak trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,027
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,917
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Oakes Rank #3,027
Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakes or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Ted mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Oakes and Ted boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.

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