Williams vs Oak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Williams

Boy #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Boy #2,438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"oak tree"

Origin: Old English

English American Celtic

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Williams Rank #2,530

Oak Rank #2,438

Oak is more popular, ranked #2438 vs #2530 for Williams.

Is Williams or Oak more popular?

Oak is more popular, ranked #2438 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Williams and Oak mean?

Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin). Oak means "oak tree" (Old English origin).

Are Williams and Oak boy or girl names?

Williams is primarily a boy name. Oak is primarily a boy name.