Theodore 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

Theodore Rank #4
Yates Rank #5,699

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5699 for Yates.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

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 Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Yates

Rhodes Sutton Beckett Piper Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Yates more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Yates mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Theodore and Yates boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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