Gates vs Walt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

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Gates Rank #3,229

Walt Rank #3,415

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3415 for Walt.

Is Gates or Walt more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Walt at #3415 in the United States.

What do Gates and Walt mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin).

Are Gates and Walt boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Walt is primarily a boy name.