Bauer vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

German Austrian Swiss American

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Bauer Rank #3,248

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3248 for Bauer.

Is Bauer or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Bauer at #3248 in the United States.

What do Bauer and Gates mean?

Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Bauer and Gates boy or girl names?

Bauer is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.