Rooney vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rooney

Boy #3,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the champion"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Rooney Rank #3,084

Gates Rank #3,229

Rooney is more popular, ranked #3084 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Rooney or Gates more popular?

Rooney is more popular, ranked #3084 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Rooney and Gates mean?

Rooney means "descendant of the champion" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Rooney and Gates boy or girl names?

Rooney is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.