Dash vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

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Dash Rank #969

Gage Rank #834

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Gage more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Gage mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Dash and Gage boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.