Gates vs Baxter

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 #3,092 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"baker"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Gates Rank #3,229

Baxter Rank #3,092

Baxter is more popular, ranked #3092 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Baxter more popular?

Baxter is more popular, ranked #3092 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Baxter mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Baxter means "baker" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Baxter boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Baxter is primarily a boy name.