Yates vs Dansby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #5,631 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Dane's settlement"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

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Yates Rank #5,699

Dansby Rank #5,631

Dansby is more popular, ranked #5631 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Dansby more popular?

Dansby is more popular, ranked #5631 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Dansby mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Dansby means "Dane's settlement" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Yates and Dansby boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Dansby is primarily a boy name.