Yates vs Latham

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 #5,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the barns, near the granary"

Origin: Old Norse

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Yates Rank #5,699

Latham Rank #5,539

Latham is more popular, ranked #5539 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Latham more popular?

Latham is more popular, ranked #5539 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Latham mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Latham means "at the barns, near the granary" (Old Norse origin).

Are Yates and Latham boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Latham is primarily a boy name.