Byron vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884
Gage Rank #834

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #884 for Byron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Gage more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Gage mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Byron and Gage boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.

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