Gage vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Gage Rank #834

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Gage or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Derrick mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Gage and Derrick boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.