Gates vs Rooney

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 #3,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the champion"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Rooney Rank #3,084

Rooney is more popular, ranked #3084 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Rooney more popular?

Rooney is more popular, ranked #3084 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Rooney mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Rooney means "descendant of the champion" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gates and Rooney boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Rooney is primarily a boy name.