Aleister vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,229
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gat, Gaie, Gatkins

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aleister Rank #3,343
Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3343 for Aleister.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleister ___

  • Aleister James
  • Aleister Hugh
  • Aleister Duncan
  • Aleister Cole
  • Aleister Reid
  • Aleister Grey

Gates ___

  • Gates William
  • Gates Henry
  • Gates Thomas
  • Gates James
  • Gates Alexander
  • Gates Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aleister

Dorian Sebastian Callum Isolde Imogen

If you choose Gates

Jobs Edison Tesla Darwin Newton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleister or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Aleister at #3343 in the United States.

What do Aleister and Gates mean?

Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Aleister and Gates boy or girl names?

Aleister is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.

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