Gage vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Gage Rank #834

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Gage or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Bear mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Gage and Bear boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.