Gates vs Hutch

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

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Hutch

Boy #3,059 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small dwelling, storage chest"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,059
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hut, Huy, Huie

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Popularity Comparison

Gates Rank #3,229
Hutch Rank #3,059

Hutch is more popular, ranked #3059 vs #3229 for Gates.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gates ___

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

Hutch ___

  • Hutch James
  • Hutch Lee
  • Hutch Wayne
  • Hutch Allen
  • Hutch Ray
  • Hutch Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Hutch more popular?

Hutch is more popular, ranked #3059 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Hutch mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Hutch means "small dwelling, storage chest" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Hutch boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Hutch is primarily a boy name.

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