Bode vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

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Bode Rank #805

Gage Rank #834

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Bode or Gage more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Bode and Gage mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Bode and Gage boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.