Gates vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Gates Rank #3,229

Ao Rank #14,516

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Gates or Ao more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Gates and Ao mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Gates and Ao boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.