Yates vs Sevan

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 #5,897 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black youth"

Origin: Armenian

Armenian Middle Eastern American

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Yates Rank #5,699

Sevan Rank #5,897

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5897 for Sevan.

Is Yates or Sevan more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Sevan at #5897 in the United States.

What do Yates and Sevan mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Sevan means "black youth" (Armenian origin).

Are Yates and Sevan boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Sevan is primarily a boy name.