Gates vs Estes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

English American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Estes Rank #31,754

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Gates or Estes more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Gates and Estes mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Gates and Estes boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.