Gates vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Gates Rank #3,229

Ward Rank #3,309

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Gates or Ward more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Gates and Ward mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Ward boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.