Lashawn vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lashawn

Boy #5,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,679
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Lashawn Rank #5,679

Yates Rank #5,699

Lashawn is more popular, ranked #5679 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lashawn or Yates more popular?

Lashawn is more popular, ranked #5679 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Lashawn and Yates mean?

Lashawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Lashawn and Yates boy or girl names?

Lashawn is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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