Yates vs Harmon

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 #5,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scandinavian

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Yates Rank #5,699

Harmon Rank #5,516

Harmon is more popular, ranked #5516 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Harmon more popular?

Harmon is more popular, ranked #5516 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Harmon mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Harmon means "army protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Yates and Harmon boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Harmon is primarily a boy name.