Yates vs Thaddaeus

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 #5,721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"heart, courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

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Yates Rank #5,699

Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Is Yates or Thaddaeus more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Yates and Thaddaeus mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Yates and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.