Yates vs Jeferson

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 #5,655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of peace"

Origin: English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Jeferson Rank #5,655

Jeferson is more popular, ranked #5655 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Jeferson more popular?

Jeferson is more popular, ranked #5655 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Jeferson mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Jeferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of peace" (English origin).

Are Yates and Jeferson boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Jeferson is primarily a boy name.