Gates vs Kitt

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

Gates Rank #3,229
Kitt Rank #3,409

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3409 for Kitt.

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

Kitt ___

  • Kitt James
  • Kitt Thomas
  • Kitt Henry
  • Kitt Allen
  • Kitt Lee
  • Kitt Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Kitt more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Kitt at #3409 in the United States.

What do Gates and Kitt mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Kitt means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Gates and Kitt boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Kitt is primarily a boy name.

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