Baxter vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baxter

Boy #3,092 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"baker"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Baxter Rank #3,092

Gates Rank #3,229

Baxter is more popular, ranked #3092 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Baxter or Gates more popular?

Baxter is more popular, ranked #3092 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Baxter and Gates mean?

Baxter means "baker" (Old English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Baxter and Gates boy or girl names?

Baxter is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.