Oakes vs Walden

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 #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Walden Rank #3,210

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 vs #3210 for Walden.

Is Oakes or Walden more popular?

Oakes is more popular, ranked #3027 compared to Walden at #3210 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Walden mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Oakes and Walden boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.