Yates vs Pharoah

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 #5,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Egyptian

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Yates Rank #5,699

Pharoah Rank #5,585

Pharoah is more popular, ranked #5585 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Pharoah more popular?

Pharoah is more popular, ranked #5585 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Pharoah mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Pharoah means "great house" (Egyptian origin).

Are Yates and Pharoah boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Pharoah is primarily a boy name.