Yates vs Credence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,699
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Keshaun Pharoah Frazier Jhaziel

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Credence

Boy #5,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belief, trust, credibility"

Origin: Medieval Latin (credentia)

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,594
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Yates Rank #5,699

Credence Rank #5,594

Credence is more popular, ranked #5594 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yates or Credence more popular?

Credence is more popular, ranked #5594 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Credence mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Credence means "belief, trust, credibility" (Medieval Latin (credentia) origin).

Are Yates and Credence boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Credence is primarily a boy name.

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