Noah vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Yates Rank #5,699

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5699 for Yates.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

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

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Yates

Rhodes Sutton Beckett Piper Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Yates more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Noah and Yates mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Noah and Yates boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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