Rakai vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rakai

Boy #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Rakai Rank #3,323

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Rakai or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Rakai and Gates mean?

Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Rakai and Gates boy or girl names?

Rakai is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.