Gates vs Rooney

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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Rooney

Girl #1,974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the champion, hero"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,974
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Roo, Rone

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Popularity Comparison

Gates Rank #3,229
Rooney Rank #1,974

Rooney is more popular, ranked #1974 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

Rooney ___

  • Rooney Mae
  • Rooney Kate
  • Rooney Claire
  • Rooney Jane
  • Rooney Sloane
  • Rooney Blaise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gates

Jobs Edison Tesla Darwin Newton

If you choose Rooney

Quinn Finley Sloane Shea Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Rooney more popular?

Rooney is more popular, ranked #1974 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Rooney mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Rooney means "descendant of the champion, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gates and Rooney boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Rooney is primarily a girl name.

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