Yates vs Iris

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 #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

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Yates Rank #5,699

Iris Rank #5,812

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5812 for Iris.

Is Yates or Iris more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Iris at #5812 in the United States.

What do Yates and Iris mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Yates and Iris boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.