Gage vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Gage Rank #834

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Gage or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Nelson mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Gage and Nelson boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.