Thaddaeus 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

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Popularity Comparison

Thaddaeus Rank #5,721
Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5721 for Thaddaeus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Thaddaeus ___

  • Thaddaeus James
  • Thaddaeus William
  • Thaddaeus John
  • Thaddaeus Michael
  • Thaddaeus Joseph
  • Thaddaeus Henry

Yates ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Thaddaeus

Barnabas Cornelius Sebastian Bartholomew Philippa

If you choose Yates

Rhodes Sutton Beckett Piper Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thaddaeus or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Thaddaeus at #5721 in the United States.

What do Thaddaeus and Yates mean?

Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Thaddaeus and Yates boy or girl names?

Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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