Branch vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Branch

Boy #3,217 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tree branch, offshoot"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,217
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bran, Brany, Branie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Branch Rank #3,217
Gates Rank #3,229

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 vs #3229 for Gates.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Branch ___

  • Branch James
  • Branch William
  • Branch Thomas
  • Branch Oliver
  • Branch Lee
  • Branch Scott

Gates ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Branch

River Stone Sage Willow Heath

If you choose Gates

Jobs Edison Tesla Darwin Newton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Branch or Gates more popular?

Branch is more popular, ranked #3217 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Branch and Gates mean?

Branch means "tree branch, offshoot" (English origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Branch and Gates boy or girl names?

Branch is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.

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