Gates vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gates or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Theodore mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gates and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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