Gage vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #834
Total SSA Count: 297
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Gage Rank #834

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #834 for Gage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gage or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Edison mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Gage and Edison boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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