Yates vs Wake

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 #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Yates Rank #5,699

Wake Rank #5,833

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5833 for Wake.

Is Yates or Wake more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Yates and Wake mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Yates and Wake boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.