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Yates vs Reyes

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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Reyes

Boy #3,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kings, monarchs"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,548
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Yates Rank #5,699
Reyes Rank #3,548

Reyes is more popular, ranked #3548 vs #5699 for Yates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yates or Reyes more popular?

Reyes is more popular, ranked #3548 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Reyes mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Reyes means "kings, monarchs" (Spanish origin).

Are Yates and Reyes boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Reyes is primarily a boy name.

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