Boy name origins & meanings
- Greek : One who walks or haunts
- Hebrew : Son of Talmai
How Popular Is The Name Bates
Family name origins & meanings
- English : patronymic from Bate (see Bartholomew).
- Americanized form of German Betz. See also Betts.
Updated: June 9, 2019
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