Leven vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,885
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Wyler Lijah Acer Broden

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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

Leven Rank #5,885

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5885 for Leven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Leven and Yates mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Leven and Yates boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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