Lynden vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynden

Boy #5,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the lime trees"

Origin: Old 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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Lynden Rank #5,740

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5740 for Lynden.

Is Lynden or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Lynden at #5740 in the United States.

What do Lynden and Yates mean?

Lynden means "dweller by the lime trees" (Old English origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Lynden and Yates boy or girl names?

Lynden is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.