Gates vs Maze

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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Maze

Boy #3,190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to bewilder, confuse"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,190
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Gates Rank #3,229
Maze Rank #3,190

Maze is more popular, ranked #3190 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

Maze ___

  • Maze River
  • Maze Stone
  • Maze Cole
  • Maze Gray
  • Maze Finn
  • Maze Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Maze more popular?

Maze is more popular, ranked #3190 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Maze mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Maze means "to bewilder, confuse" (Middle English origin).

Are Gates and Maze boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Maze is primarily a boy name.

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