Yates vs Rue

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 #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Yates Rank #5,699

Rue Rank #5,520

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Yates or Rue more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Yates and Rue mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Yates and Rue boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.