Estes vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

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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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Estes Rank #31,754

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Estes or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Estes and Yates mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Estes and Yates boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.