Gates vs Slate

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 #3,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fine-grained grey metamorphic rock"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Slate Rank #3,330

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3330 for Slate.

Is Gates or Slate more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Slate at #3330 in the United States.

What do Gates and Slate mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin).

Are Gates and Slate boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Slate is primarily a boy name.