Gates vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Gates Rank #3,229

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Dale mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Gates and Dale boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.