Gates vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Noah mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gates and Noah boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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