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At a Glance: Name: Paige – Meaning: young servant/page; deeper root disputed between Greek 'paidion' (child) and Latin 'pagus' (rural boy) – Origin: English (from surname 'Page') – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: PAYJ
Paige is an English name that grew out of the surname Page and is pronounced PAYJ (/ˈpeɪdʒ/). At its root it simply meant a young servant or page, though where that word ultimately comes from is disputed — some trace it to the Greek 'paidion' (child), others to the Latin 'pagus' (rural boy). It's the kind of name that reads as both timeless, classic and clean, modern at once.
Meaning & Origin of Paige
Meaning: Young servant/page; deeper root disputed between greek 'paidion' (child) and latin 'pagus' (rural boy).
Origin: English (from surname 'Page').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Paige
Phonetic: PAYJ IPA: /ˈpeɪdʒ/
Popularity of Paige
Paige hit its high point in 2003, ranking #47 with 5,758 girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had cooled to #375, with 826 babies named Paige.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Paige mean?
Young servant/page; deeper root disputed between greek ‘paidion’ (child) and latin ‘pagus’ (rural boy). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paige)
How do you pronounce Paige?
Paige is pronounced PAYJ (IPA: /ˈpeɪdʒ/).
Is Paige a popular name right now?
Paige peaked at #47 in 2003 and is ranked #375 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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