Adams vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adams

Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Adams Rank #3,243

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3243 for Adams.

Is Adams or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Adams at #3243 in the United States.

What do Adams and Gates mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Adams and Gates boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.