Drayton vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drayton

Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Drayton Rank #3,339

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Drayton or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Gates mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Drayton and Gates boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.