Gates vs Yates

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 #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Gates Rank #3,229

Yates Rank #5,699

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Gates or Yates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Gates and Yates mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Gates and Yates boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.