Yates vs Hays

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 #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Hays Rank #4,204

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Hays more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Hays mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Yates and Hays boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.