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Oakes

“Oaks, plural of oak” — English, from the plural of oak (also linked to Irish Mac Dubhdara) origin

Boy's name · #2421 in the US (2025) · Trending

Oakes has appeared in US records since 2012 — best rank #2421 (2025) · 283 babies named Oakes all-time · 1 in 33,000 boys born in 2025.

Famous Oakeses

• Oakes Fegley — American actor
• Oakes Ames — American botanist (1874-1950)
• Oakes Murphy — American politician (1849-1908)
• Oakes Angier Ames — American philanthropist and businessman (1829–1899)

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