Gage vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gage Rank #834

Shepard Rank #942

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Gage or Shepard more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Gage and Shepard mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Gage and Shepard boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.