Yates vs Killiam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,699
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Dariell Kolin Urban Reyden

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Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,792
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Aldin Xayne Garland Nymeir

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Popularity Comparison

Yates Rank #5,699

Killiam Rank #5,792

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5792 for Killiam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yates or Killiam more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Killiam at #5792 in the United States.

What do Yates and Killiam mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin).

Are Yates and Killiam boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Killiam is primarily a boy name.

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