Oakes vs Oliver

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
Nicknames
Oak

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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Oakes Rank #3,027
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3027 for Oakes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oakes ___

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oakes

Ash Elm Birch Sage Wren

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakes or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Oliver mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Oakes and Oliver boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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