Yates
YAYTS
Popularity
#5866
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
503
Peak Year
#16 in 1921
First Recorded
1914
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Yates is an English surname derived from the Middle English word 'yate', meaning 'gate'. It often referred to someone who lived near a gate.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Richard Yates
American fiction writer, known for 'Revolutionary Road'
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