Gates vs Dewayne

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 #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Dewayne more popular?

Dewayne is more popular, ranked #3141 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Dewayne mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gates and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.