Walton vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walton

Boy #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

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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Walton Rank #3,320

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3320 for Walton.

Is Walton or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Walton at #3320 in the United States.

What do Walton and Gates mean?

Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Walton and Gates boy or girl names?

Walton is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.