Yates vs Kennon

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 #5,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little wolf, wolf pup"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Kennon Rank #5,766

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5766 for Kennon.

Is Yates or Kennon more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Kennon at #5766 in the United States.

What do Yates and Kennon mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Kennon means "little wolf, wolf pup" (Old Irish origin).

Are Yates and Kennon boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Kennon is primarily a boy name.