Ellery vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Boy #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

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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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Ellery Rank #5,575

Yates Rank #5,699

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Ellery or Yates more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Yates mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Ellery and Yates boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.