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Gage
Gage means “Gage, guage”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Gage? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Gage, guage", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Guss.
Gage meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gage, guage
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Gage to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gage as G·A·G·E, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gage is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gage variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gagea, Gagee, Gagey.
- Nicknames: Gage works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Gage with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Gage middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Guss, Gigi, Gus, Gorge, Gale — full picks on the sibling names for Gage guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gage? Browse our names like Gage guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Gage
What does the name Gage mean?
Gage means "Gage, guage" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Gage is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Gage?
Gage originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Gage?
Gage has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gage a boy's or girl's name?
Gage is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Gage in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gage sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gage?
Names that share Gage's sound and style include Guss, Gigi, Gus, Gorge, Gale.
What middle names pair well with Gage?
Good middle-name fits for Gage pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gage is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gage is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gage?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gage share its rhythm without rhyming — Guss, Gigi, Gus all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.