Yates vs Joelle

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 #5,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Yates Rank #5,699

Joelle Rank #5,695

Joelle is more popular, ranked #5695 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Joelle more popular?

Joelle is more popular, ranked #5695 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Joelle mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Joelle means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yates and Joelle boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Joelle is primarily a boy name.