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Harmon vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,699
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Harmon Rank #5,516
Yates Rank #5,699

Harmon is more popular, ranked #5516 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harmon or Yates more popular?

Harmon is more popular, ranked #5516 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Harmon and Yates mean?

Harmon means "army protector" (Germanic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Harmon and Yates boy or girl names?

Harmon is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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