Bear vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Bear Rank #829

Gage Rank #834

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Bear or Gage more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Bear and Gage mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Bear and Gage boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.