Emma vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Boy #5,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Emma Rank #5,826

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5826 for Emma.

Is Emma or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Emma at #5826 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yates mean?

Emma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Emma and Yates boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.