Yates vs Excel

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Yates Rank #5,699

Excel Rank #38,796

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Yates or Excel more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Yates and Excel mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Yates and Excel boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.