Yates vs Romell

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 #5,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of Rome, from Rome"

Origin: Latin

American African-American Latin American

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Yates Rank #5,699

Romell Rank #5,769

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5769 for Romell.

Is Yates or Romell more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Romell at #5769 in the United States.

What do Yates and Romell mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Romell means "man of Rome, from Rome" (Latin origin).

Are Yates and Romell boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Romell is primarily a boy name.