Gates vs Clarke

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 #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Clarke Rank #3,358

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Gates or Clarke more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Gates and Clarke mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Clarke boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.