Yates vs Darrick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

American English Germanic

8 High Risk

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Yates Rank #5,699

Darrick Rank #5,707

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5707 for Darrick.

Is Yates or Darrick more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Darrick at #5707 in the United States.

What do Yates and Darrick mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin).

Are Yates and Darrick boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Darrick is primarily a boy name.