Gates vs Rakai

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 #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

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Gates Rank #3,229

Rakai Rank #3,323

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Gates or Rakai more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Gates and Rakai mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Gates and Rakai boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.