Yates vs Davidson

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 #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

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Yates Rank #5,699

Davidson Rank #5,723

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Yates or Davidson more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Yates and Davidson mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Yates and Davidson boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.