Macen vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macen

Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

American English

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Macen Rank #3,233

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3233 for Macen.

Is Macen or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Macen and Gates mean?

Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Macen and Gates boy or girl names?

Macen is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.