Yates vs Madix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Boy #5,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of good fortune"

Origin: Welsh Madawc/Madoc

American Welsh English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Madix Rank #5,671

Madix is more popular, ranked #5671 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Madix more popular?

Madix is more popular, ranked #5671 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Madix mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Madix means "son of good fortune" (Welsh Madawc/Madoc origin).

Are Yates and Madix boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Madix is primarily a boy name.