Gates vs Nyles

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 #3,378 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish English American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Nyles Rank #3,378

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3378 for Nyles.

Is Gates or Nyles more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Nyles at #3378 in the United States.

What do Gates and Nyles mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Nyles means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Gates and Nyles boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Nyles is primarily a boy name.