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Reyes vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reyes

Boy #3,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kings, monarchs"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,548
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,699
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Reyes Rank #3,548
Yates Rank #5,699

Reyes is more popular, ranked #3548 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reyes or Yates more popular?

Reyes is more popular, ranked #3548 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Reyes and Yates mean?

Reyes means "kings, monarchs" (Spanish origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Reyes and Yates boy or girl names?

Reyes is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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