Gates vs Layden

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 #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gates Rank #3,229

Layden Rank #3,272

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3272 for Layden.

Is Gates or Layden more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Gates and Layden mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Layden boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.