Yates vs Elihu

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 #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Yates Rank #5,699

Elihu Rank #5,577

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Elihu more popular?

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Elihu mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yates and Elihu boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.