Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Gates Rank #3,229

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3229 for Gates.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Gates ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Gates

Jobs Edison Tesla Darwin Newton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Gates more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Gates mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Charlotte and Gates boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Gates is primarily a boy name.

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