John Oates (born 1948), is an American musician, best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates.

John Oates may also refer to:

• John Oates (architect) (1793–1831), British architect
• Johnny Oates (1946–2004), baseball manager

• John Oates Bower (1901–1981), Canadian politician
• Jonny Oates, Baron Oates (born 1969), English politician

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