Gage vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Gage Rank #834

Alec Rank #880

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Gage or Alec more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Gage and Alec mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Gage and Alec boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.