Gage vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

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Gage Rank #834

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Gage or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Bode mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Gage and Bode boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.