US Popularity:1507
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):British, German
Meaning:Pledge; Measure; Measuring rod; Pole
Gage is a boy's name of Old French, English, and German origins. Traditionally an English last name, it means "pledge" or "measure” and was brought to England by the Normans. Gage might also have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a money lender. Literary fans and movie enthusiasts may recognize the name from Stephen King's horror novel Pet Sematary. Gage is pronounced like the word "gauge,” a title used to describe a device that takes measurements. This is very fitting given that Gage may also translate to “measuring rod” or “pole” in German. If you want to encourage baby to honor their word and weigh the benefits of their biggest decisions, Gage is a short and sophisticated contender.

Famous People Named Gage

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  • Gage Edward
    Celebrity Manager
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    Make-up Artist

Gage Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Gage is currently #2137 on The Bump
Boy:Gage is currently #1197 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Gage is currently #1507 in U.S. births
Boy:Gage is currently #732 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#732
in 2023
- 88
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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