Gates vs Macen

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 #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

American English

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Gates Rank #3,229

Macen Rank #3,233

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3233 for Macen.

Is Gates or Macen more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Gates and Macen mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Gates and Macen boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.