Gage vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Gage Rank #834

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Gage or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Trace mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gage and Trace boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.