Gates vs Niles

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 #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Gates Rank #3,229

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Niles mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Gates and Niles boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.