Gates vs Walden

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 #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

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Gates Rank #3,229

Walden Rank #3,210

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Walden more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Walden mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Walden boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.