Yates vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Yates Rank #5,699

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Keith mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Yates and Keith boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.