Gable vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gable

Boy #5,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"triangular wall end, architectural peak"

Origin: Old French/Germanic (gibil)

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,593
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Kean Skylan Jakye Maize

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Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,699
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gable Rank #5,593

Yates Rank #5,699

Gable is more popular, ranked #5593 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gable or Yates more popular?

Gable is more popular, ranked #5593 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Gable and Yates mean?

Gable means "triangular wall end, architectural peak" (Old French/Germanic (gibil) origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Gable and Yates boy or girl names?

Gable is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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