Yates vs Negan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,699
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Negan

Boy #5,632 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"invented modern name, no established meaning"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,632
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Nevan Iris Tayshawn Jiaire

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Popularity Comparison

Yates Rank #5,699

Negan Rank #5,632

Negan is more popular, ranked #5632 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yates or Negan more popular?

Negan is more popular, ranked #5632 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Negan mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Negan means "invented modern name, no established meaning" (American origin).

Are Yates and Negan boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Negan is primarily a boy name.

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