Yates vs Dashon

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 #5,624 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious (via Sean)"

Origin: Irish/American

American African American

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Yates Rank #5,699

Dashon Rank #5,624

Dashon is more popular, ranked #5624 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Dashon more popular?

Dashon is more popular, ranked #5624 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Dashon mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Dashon means "God is gracious (via Sean)" (Irish/American origin).

Are Yates and Dashon boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Dashon is primarily a boy name.