Yates vs Emma

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 #5,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

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Yates Rank #5,699

Emma Rank #5,826

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5826 for Emma.

Is Yates or Emma more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Emma at #5826 in the United States.

What do Yates and Emma mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Emma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Yates and Emma boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a boy name.