Yates vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Yates Rank #5,699

Adolf Rank #26,599

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Yates or Adolf more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Yates and Adolf mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Yates and Adolf boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.