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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pledge (for a moneylender) or measure (for an assayer)
- Origin
- Old French (via Middle English occupational surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GAYJ
Gage (pronounced GAYJ) started out as an Old French occupational surname passed down through Middle English, tied to two trades: a pledge held by a moneylender, and a measure taken by an assayer. Today it reads as a modern, minimalist name with a bold, trailblazing edge for a boy. It carries that working history quietly, more sound and surname than storybook meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Gage
Meaning: Pledge (for a moneylender) or measure (for an assayer).
Origin: Old French (via Middle English occupational surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gage
GAYJIPA /ˈɡeɪdʒ/
Popularity of Gage
Gage peaked at #136 in 2003 with 2,939 babies given the name, and has cooled since to #831 in 2024 with 297 — a name that had its moment two decades ago and has settled into much rarer use today.
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FAQ
What does the name Gage mean?
Pledge (for a moneylender) or measure (for an assayer). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Gage?
Gage is pronounced GAYJ (IPA: /ˈɡeɪdʒ/).
Is Gage a popular name right now?
Gage peaked at #136 in 2003 and is ranked #831 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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