Gates vs Nevin

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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Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gates Rank #3,229
Nevin Rank #3,361

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3361 for Nevin.

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

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Nevin more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Nevin at #3361 in the United States.

What do Gates and Nevin mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gates and Nevin boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.

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