Jerry vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jerry Rank #868
Gage Rank #834

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #868 for Jerry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerry or Gage more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Gage mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Jerry and Gage boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.

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