Heyden vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heyden

Boy #5,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"heather-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Heyden Rank #5,788

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5788 for Heyden.

Is Heyden or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Heyden at #5788 in the United States.

What do Heyden and Yates mean?

Heyden means "heather-covered hill" (Old English origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Heyden and Yates boy or girl names?

Heyden is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.