Enos vs Gates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enos

Boy #3,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, mortal"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Mormon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,428
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eno

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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

Enos Rank #3,428
Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3428 for Enos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enos ___

  • Enos James
  • Enos Lee
  • Enos Ray
  • Enos Wayne
  • Enos Dale
  • Enos Eugene

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 Enos

Abel Seth Enoch Ruth Naomi

If you choose Gates

Jobs Edison Tesla Darwin Newton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enos or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Enos at #3428 in the United States.

What do Enos and Gates mean?

Enos means "man, mankind, mortal" (Hebrew origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Enos and Gates boy or girl names?

Enos is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.

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