Gates Name Origin
/GAYTS/-
American (English) 60%
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British (English) 30%
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Canadian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Gates
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Gates' is of English origin, typically a surname derived from the Old English word 'geat' meaning 'gate' or 'entrance'. It was often used to denote someone who lived near a gate or a town entrance. In modern usage, it can also appear as a given name, especially in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Gates each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).