Davidson vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Davidson Rank #5,723

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Davidson or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Yates mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Davidson and Yates boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.