Yates vs Deagan

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 #5,530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black-haired, dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Deagan Rank #5,530

Deagan is more popular, ranked #5530 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Deagan more popular?

Deagan is more popular, ranked #5530 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Deagan mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Deagan means "black-haired, dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Yates and Deagan boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Deagan is primarily a boy name.