Gates vs Bauer

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 #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

German Austrian Swiss American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Bauer Rank #3,248

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3248 for Bauer.

Is Gates or Bauer more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Bauer at #3248 in the United States.

What do Gates and Bauer mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Gates and Bauer boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.