Yates vs Heyden

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 #5,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"heather-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Heyden Rank #5,788

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5788 for Heyden.

Is Yates or Heyden more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Heyden at #5788 in the United States.

What do Yates and Heyden mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Heyden means "heather-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Yates and Heyden boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Heyden is primarily a boy name.