Yates vs Nevan

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 #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Yates Rank #5,699

Nevan Rank #5,527

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Nevan more popular?

Nevan is more popular, ranked #5527 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Nevan mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Yates and Nevan boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Nevan is primarily a boy name.