Gates vs Saxon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the Saxon people"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Gates Rank #3,229

Saxon Rank #3,062

Saxon is more popular, ranked #3062 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Saxon more popular?

Saxon is more popular, ranked #3062 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Saxon mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Saxon means "of the Saxon people" (Germanic origin).

Are Gates and Saxon boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Saxon is primarily a boy name.