Deagan vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deagan

Boy #5,530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black-haired, dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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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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Deagan Rank #5,530

Yates Rank #5,699

Deagan is more popular, ranked #5530 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Deagan or Yates more popular?

Deagan is more popular, ranked #5530 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Deagan and Yates mean?

Deagan means "black-haired, dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Deagan and Yates boy or girl names?

Deagan is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.