Gates vs Kiernan

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 #3,148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one, little dark-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Kiernan Rank #3,148

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Kiernan more popular?

Kiernan is more popular, ranked #3148 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Kiernan mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Kiernan means "dark one, little dark-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gates and Kiernan boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Kiernan is primarily a boy name.