Matthews vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthews

Boy #4,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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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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Matthews Rank #4,628

Yates Rank #5,699

Matthews is more popular, ranked #4628 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Matthews or Yates more popular?

Matthews is more popular, ranked #4628 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Matthews and Yates mean?

Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Matthews and Yates boy or girl names?

Matthews is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.