Yates vs Ferrin

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

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Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Yates Rank #5,699

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Yates or Ferrin more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Yates and Ferrin mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Yates and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.