Oakes vs Willard

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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Willard

Boy #3,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined guard, resolute protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,004
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Bill

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Popularity Comparison

Oakes Rank #3,027
Willard Rank #3,004

Willard is more popular, ranked #3004 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

Willard ___

  • Willard James
  • Willard Thomas
  • Willard Henry
  • Willard Scott
  • Willard Robert
  • Willard Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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