Gage vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Gage Rank #834

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Gage or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Cal mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Gage and Cal boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.