Yates vs Kolin

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 #5,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos via Norman

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Yates Rank #5,699

Kolin Rank #5,725

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5725 for Kolin.

Is Yates or Kolin more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Kolin at #5725 in the United States.

What do Yates and Kolin mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Kolin means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos via Norman origin).

Are Yates and Kolin boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Kolin is primarily a boy name.