Ferrin vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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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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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Yates mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Ferrin and Yates boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.