Gaten
English · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Gaten
The name 'Gaten' is of English origin, derived from a surname meaning "from Gaten" or "dweller at the gate," rooted in Old English *gatu* (gate).
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
The name 'Gaten' is of English origin, derived from a surname meaning "from Gaten" or "dweller at the gate," rooted in Old English *gatu* (gate). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties; notable historical context is minimal, though it gained modern recognition via actor Gaten Matarazzo from *Stranger Things*.
Gaten currently ranks #11,235 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
English-speaking names that sit beautifully beside GatenSimilar names you might like
Names starting with GMore names starting with G
- Gavynn
- Gannen
- Gaell
- Garison
- Gabrielalexande
- Gabriyel
- Gabryal
- Gadge
- Garette
- Garred
- Garey
- Garvens
- Gaiden
- Gaberielle
- Garielle
- Gaberiel
- Gadsden
- Garrette
🧬 See Gaten's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Gaten's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Gaten your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
Names that sound like Gaten
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Gaston derives from the Germanic element "gast" meaning "guest" or "stranger," and was historically used to denote a foreigner or…"
"Gautam derives from Sanskrit and means "the best" or "the brightest," composed of the roots "gau" (light/cow) and "tam" (best/most)."
"Goutam derives from Sanskrit "Gautama," meaning "best cow" or "best among men," combining "go" (cow) and "tama" (best/supreme)."
"Gideon comes from the Hebrew name Gid'on (גִדְעוֹן), meaning "hewer" or "one who cuts down," derived from the root meaning…"
"Gethin is a Welsh given name meaning "dark" or "swarthy," derived from the Welsh word "cethin" or "cethyn." It is…"
"The name Gaetan means "from Gaeta," an Italian city, and derives from the Latin *Caietanus*, referring to someone from that…"
"The name 'Gudny' means "new battle" or "fresh fight," derived from the Old Norse elements *gunnr* ("battle") and *nýr* ("new")."
"The given name 'Godwin' means "friend of God," derived from the Old English elements *god* (God) and *wine* (friend)."
"The name 'Gowtham' is a variant of 'Gautama', meaning "descendant of Gotama" or "the best ox" in Sanskrit, rooted in…"
"The name 'Gwidon' is a Polish variant of the Germanic name 'Wido' or 'Guido', meaning "wood" or "forest" from the…"
"Gaetano derives from the Latin name Gaetanus, which referred to a person from Gaeta, a coastal town in southern Italy,…"
"The name 'Gastonne' is a variant of 'Gaston', derived from the Germanic element *gast* meaning "guest" or "stranger," and thus…"