Yates vs Harlyn

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 #5,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare's meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Harlyn Rank #5,718

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5718 for Harlyn.

Is Yates or Harlyn more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Harlyn at #5718 in the United States.

What do Yates and Harlyn mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Harlyn means "hare's meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Yates and Harlyn boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Harlyn is primarily a boy name.