Wave vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Wave Rank #3,245

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Wave or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Wave and Gates mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Wave and Gates boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.