Yates vs Rayleigh

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 #5,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Yates Rank #5,699

Rayleigh Rank #5,842

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5842 for Rayleigh.

Is Yates or Rayleigh more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Rayleigh at #5842 in the United States.

What do Yates and Rayleigh mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Rayleigh means "rye clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Yates and Rayleigh boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Rayleigh is primarily a boy name.