James vs Oakes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Oak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Oakes Rank #3,027

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Oakes ___

  • Oakes James
  • Oakes River
  • Oakes Stone
  • Oakes Reed
  • Oakes Cole
  • Oakes Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Oakes

Ash Elm Birch Sage Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Oakes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do James and Oakes mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin).

Are James and Oakes boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Oakes is primarily a boy name.

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