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Kage vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kage

Boy #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, silhouette"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kage Rank #4,127
Gage Rank #834

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #4127 for Kage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kage or Gage more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Kage at #4127 in the United States.

What do Kage and Gage mean?

Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Kage and Gage boy or girl names?

Kage is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.

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