Name:
Bates
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
The name Bates could have two distinct origins. One is that it is a version of the name Bate, a short form of the name Bartholomew. The name could therefore mean 'a rich man'. Bates could also be a form of the Old English word for a boatman which was 'bat'. It mostly functions as a surname.
Pronunciation:
BAYTS
The Five Elements:
Water
Famous Bates:
Bates Battaglia : hockey player