Ember vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Ember Rank #3,159

Gates Rank #3,229

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Ember or Gates more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Ember and Gates mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Ember and Gates boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.