Gates vs Donavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior, little dark chieftain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Gates Rank #3,229

Donavan Rank #3,223

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Donavan more popular?

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Donavan mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Donavan means "dark warrior, little dark chieftain" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gates and Donavan boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Donavan is primarily a boy name.