Yates vs Lynden

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 #5,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the lime trees"

Origin: Old English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Lynden Rank #5,740

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5740 for Lynden.

Is Yates or Lynden more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Lynden at #5740 in the United States.

What do Yates and Lynden mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Lynden means "dweller by the lime trees" (Old English origin).

Are Yates and Lynden boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Lynden is primarily a boy name.