Yates Meaning

What does Yates mean?

The name Yates is of English origin.

The meaning of Yates is "gate keeper".

Yates is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ya-tes.

The Given Name Yates

Yates appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

A wonderfully distinctive name.

A creative name, that may be just right for you.

Yates Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 girls were given the name. It ranked 7,065 in baby name popularity for boys with 12 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 girls were given the name. It ranked 6,654 in baby name popularity for boys with 13 occurrences.

View the Yates Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Yates has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Yates to other names.

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Yates Numerology

What will your new littleYates be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Yates Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Yates in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Yates.

Just for fun, see the name Yates in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Yates in Nautical Flags page.