Gage

At a Glance: Name: Gage – Meaning: pledge (for a moneylender) or measure (for an assayer) – Origin: Old French (via Middle English occupational surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: GAYJ

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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

Phonetic: GAYJ   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Gage mean?

Pledge (for a moneylender) or measure (for an assayer). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gage)

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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