Yates vs Kix

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 #5,880 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively energy, kicks"

Origin: Modern English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Kix Rank #5,880

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5880 for Kix.

Is Yates or Kix more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Kix at #5880 in the United States.

What do Yates and Kix mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Kix means "lively energy, kicks" (Modern English origin).

Are Yates and Kix boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Kix is primarily a boy name.