Gates vs Walton

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 #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gates Rank #3,229

Walton Rank #3,320

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3320 for Walton.

Is Gates or Walton more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Walton at #3320 in the United States.

What do Gates and Walton mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Walton boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Walton is primarily a boy name.