Kolin vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolin

Boy #5,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos via Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,725
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cole, Col

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Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,699
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yat, Yay, Yaie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kolin Rank #5,725
Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5725 for Kolin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kolin ___

  • Kolin James
  • Kolin Patrick
  • Kolin Michael
  • Kolin Thomas
  • Kolin Ryan
  • Kolin Finn

Yates ___

  • Yates James
  • Yates William
  • Yates Cole
  • Yates Thomas
  • Yates Henry
  • Yates Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kolin

Declan Aidan Finnian Brigid Siobhan

If you choose Yates

Rhodes Sutton Beckett Piper Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolin or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Kolin at #5725 in the United States.

What do Kolin and Yates mean?

Kolin means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos via Norman origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Kolin and Yates boy or girl names?

Kolin is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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