Princeston vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Princeston

Boy #5,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the prince, princely estate"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,805
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Prince, Princeton

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Princeston Rank #5,805
Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5805 for Princeston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Princeston ___

  • Princeston James
  • Princeston Alexander
  • Princeston Lee
  • Princeston Emmanuel
  • Princeston Xavier
  • Princeston Michael

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 Princeston

Kingston Legend Reign Royalty Hendrix

If you choose Yates

Rhodes Sutton Beckett Piper Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Princeston or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Princeston at #5805 in the United States.

What do Princeston and Yates mean?

Princeston means "settlement of the prince, princely estate" (Old English origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Princeston and Yates boy or girl names?

Princeston is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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