Yates
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yates
Yates is an English surname derived from the Old English word "geat," meaning "gate," originally denoting someone who lived by or worked at a gate or gatehouse.
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Etymology
Yates is an English surname derived from the Old English word "geat," meaning "gate," originally denoting someone who lived by or worked at a gate or gatehouse. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has been borne by various notable figures in British and American history, including the English philosopher John Yates and American baseball player Wally Yates.
Yates currently ranks #6,434 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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