Yates vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Yates Rank #5,699

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Hiram mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yates and Hiram boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.