Yates vs Lashawn

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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Lashawn

Boy #5,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,679
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Chrome Heiden Jacere Kaydan

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Popularity Comparison

Yates Rank #5,699

Lashawn Rank #5,679

Lashawn is more popular, ranked #5679 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yates or Lashawn more popular?

Lashawn is more popular, ranked #5679 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Lashawn mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Lashawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Irish Sean origin).

Are Yates and Lashawn boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Lashawn is primarily a boy name.

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