Yates vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Gates mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Yates and Gates boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.