Wake vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,833
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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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Popularity Comparison

Wake Rank #5,833
Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5833 for Wake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Wake ___

  • Wake James
  • Wake Alexander
  • Wake Thomas
  • Wake River
  • Wake Elliot

Yates ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wake or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Wake and Yates mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Wake and Yates boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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