Gates vs Erickson

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 #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Gates Rank #3,229

Erickson Rank #3,351

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Is Gates or Erickson more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Gates and Erickson mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gates and Erickson boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.