Oakes vs Willard

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 #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

English American Germanic

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Oakes Rank #3,027

Willard Rank #3,004

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Is Oakes or Willard more popular?

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Willard mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Willard means "determined guard, resolute protector" (Old English origin).

Are Oakes and Willard boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Willard is primarily a boy name.