Emma vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Gates Rank #3,229

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3229 for Gates.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Gates

Jobs Edison Tesla Darwin Newton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Gates more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Emma and Gates mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Emma and Gates boy or girl names?

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

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