Yates vs Dejan

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 #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

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Yates Rank #5,699

Dejan Rank #13,770

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Is Yates or Dejan more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Yates and Dejan mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Yates and Dejan boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.