Edison vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Gage Rank #834

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #834 for Gage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Gage more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Edison and Gage mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Edison and Gage boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.

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