What does Oakes mean?
Oakes means “From the oak”. It is a boy name of English origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: English – see more English names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #4378 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Oakes has 5 letters and 1 syllable, made of 3 vowels and 2 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Oakes with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): O=15 + A=1 + K=11 + E=5 + S=19 = 51. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 1 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Oakes has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
GeminiOnly the first letter counts (O). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Oakes
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Oakes. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Oakes
Partner names that match Oakes by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Oakes + Anika = Oakka · Oakes + Hazel = Oakel · Oakes + Riley = Oakey · Oakes + Alice = Oakce
Sibling names for Oakes
Names that sit well next to Oakes: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Oakes
If Oakes is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Frequently asked questions
What does Oakes mean?
Oakes means “From the oak” and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Oakes?
In our collection Oakes is listed as a name of English origin.
Is Oakes a boy or a girl name?
Oakes is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Oakes?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Oakes is 6, with the star sign Gemini. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Oakes?
Oakes has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Oakes?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Oakes include Oa, Oak, Oake, Kes, Oaky, Oakie.