Gates vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Gates Rank #3,229

Ken Rank #3,299

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Gates or Ken more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Gates and Ken mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gates and Ken boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.