Yates vs Dezi

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 #5,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, longed for"

Origin: Latin

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Yates Rank #5,699

Dezi Rank #5,522

Dezi is more popular, ranked #5522 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Dezi more popular?

Dezi is more popular, ranked #5522 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Dezi mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Dezi means "desired, longed for" (Latin origin).

Are Yates and Dezi boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Dezi is primarily a boy name.