Yates vs Moon

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 #5,817 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the moon; lunar"

Origin: English

English Korean Native American

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Yates Rank #5,699

Moon Rank #5,817

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5817 for Moon.

Is Yates or Moon more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Moon at #5817 in the United States.

What do Yates and Moon mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Moon means "the moon; lunar" (English origin).

Are Yates and Moon boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Moon is primarily a boy name.