Dez vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish/British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,597
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Thelonious Randolph Jarod Davidson

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Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,699
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Thaddaeus Zeek Princeston Jamichael

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Popularity Comparison

Dez Rank #5,597

Yates Rank #5,699

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dez or Yates more popular?

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Dez and Yates mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Dez and Yates boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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