Gates vs Drayton

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 #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gates Rank #3,229

Drayton Rank #3,339

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3339 for Drayton.

Is Gates or Drayton more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Drayton at #3339 in the United States.

What do Gates and Drayton mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Drayton boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Drayton is primarily a boy name.