Gates vs Geoffrey

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 #3,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful territory, land of peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English French American Welsh

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Gates Rank #3,229

Geoffrey Rank #3,091

Geoffrey is more popular, ranked #3091 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Geoffrey more popular?

Geoffrey is more popular, ranked #3091 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Geoffrey mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Geoffrey means "peaceful territory, land of peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Gates and Geoffrey boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Geoffrey is primarily a boy name.