Gates

Pronunciation: [ g-AYTS ]

Girl Name #56,986 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gates is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AYTS.

Parents who love the name Gates often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #56,986
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Gat Gay Gatie

Also a Boy Name

Gates is also used as a boy name, ranked #3229.

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Similar Names

Garfield Gabriel Garrett Gabe Garland Garry Gary Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gates

Is Gates a boy or girl name?

Gates is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #56986. As a boy name, it is ranked #3229. Gates is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gates?

Gates is pronounced g-AYTS.

How popular is the name Gates?

Gates is currently ranked #56986 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gates?

Common nicknames for Gates include Gat, Gay, and Gatie.

Is Gates a common or rare name?

Gates is an uncommon name, ranked #56986 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gates

Gates is a girl name .

Is Gates a boy or girl name? Gates is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #56,986 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,229. Gates is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gates is currently ranked #56,986 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gates include Gat, Gay, and Gatie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.