Boy Name
Gorge
Gorge is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Gorge is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Gorge often also consider George.
Gorge meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gorge has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gorge as G·O·R·G·E, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gorge is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gorge variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gorgea, Gorgee, Gorgey, Gorg.
- Nicknames: Gor and G.
- Middle names: Pair Gorge with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Gorge middle name generator.
- Sibling names: George, Georg, Greig, Graig, Grace — full picks on the sibling names for Gorge guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gorge? Browse our names like Gorge 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 Gorge
What does the name Gorge mean?
Gorge has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Gorge?
The exact origin of Gorge is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Gorge?
Gorge has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gorge a boy's or girl's name?
Gorge is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Gorge in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gorge sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gorge?
Names that share Gorge's sound and style include George, Georg, Greig, Graig, Grace.
What middle names pair well with Gorge?
Good middle-name fits for Gorge pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gorge is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gorge is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gorge?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gorge share its rhythm without rhyming — George, Georg, Greig all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.