Cal vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

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Cal Rank #671

Gage Rank #834

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Cal or Gage more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Cal and Gage mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Cal and Gage boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.