Gates vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Gates Rank #3,229

Wave Rank #3,245

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Gates or Wave more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Gates and Wave mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Gates and Wave boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.