Yates vs Mattox

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 #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Yates Rank #5,699

Mattox Rank #5,848

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5848 for Mattox.

Is Yates or Mattox more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Mattox at #5848 in the United States.

What do Yates and Mattox mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Yates and Mattox boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Mattox is primarily a boy name.