Gates
English surname
"person living near town gates"
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Updated Mon Feb 02 2026
The name Gates peaked for boys at #1121 in 1904. The name is most popular in GATES and GATES. Gates is occasionally used for girls in 2000.
Popularity of the name Gates
- 147Germany2016
Famous People Named Gates
- Gates McFaddenAmerican actress
- Bill GatesAmerican business magnate, philanthropist, and principal founder of Microsoft Corporation
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