Walt vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walt

Boy #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Walt Rank #3,415

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3415 for Walt.

Is Walt or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Walt at #3415 in the United States.

What do Walt and Gates mean?

Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Walt and Gates boy or girl names?

Walt is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.