Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Yates Rank #5,699

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5699 for Yates.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Yates

Rhodes Sutton Beckett Piper Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Yates more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Yates mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Oliver and Yates boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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