Nevan vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevan

Boy #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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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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Nevan Rank #5,527

Yates Rank #5,699

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Nevan or Yates more popular?

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Nevan and Yates mean?

Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Nevan and Yates boy or girl names?

Nevan is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.