Gage vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gage

Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Gage Rank #834

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Gage or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Ray mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Gage and Ray boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.