Walden vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walden

Boy #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Walden Rank #3,210

Gates Rank #3,229

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Walden or Gates more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Walden and Gates mean?

Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Walden and Gates boy or girl names?

Walden is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.