Yates vs Griffen

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 #5,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, fierce chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Yates Rank #5,699

Griffen Rank #5,688

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Griffen more popular?

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Griffen mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Griffen means "strong lord, fierce chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Yates and Griffen boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Griffen is primarily a boy name.