Dale vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Gates Rank #3,229

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Dale or Gates more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Dale and Gates mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Dale and Gates boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.