Gates vs Rodrigo

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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Rodrigo

Boy #482 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Visigothic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Italian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#482
Total SSA Count
640
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rodi, Rodri, Rod

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Popularity Comparison

Gates Rank #3,229
Rodrigo Rank #482

Rodrigo is more popular, ranked #482 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

Rodrigo ___

  • Rodrigo Alejandro
  • Rodrigo Luis
  • Rodrigo Antonio
  • Rodrigo Miguel
  • Rodrigo Carlos
  • Rodrigo Javier

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gates

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If you choose Rodrigo

Santiago Valentina Isabella Mateo Sebastián

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Rodrigo more popular?

Rodrigo is more popular, ranked #482 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Rodrigo mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Rodrigo means "famous ruler" (Visigothic/Germanic origin).

Are Gates and Rodrigo boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Rodrigo is primarily a boy name.

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