Oakes vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Oakes Rank #3,027
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakes or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Oakes at #3027 in the United States.

What do Oakes and Theodore mean?

Oakes means "dweller near the oak trees" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Oakes and Theodore boy or girl names?

Oakes is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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