Mathew vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Mathew Rank #941
Gage Rank #834

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Gage more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Gage mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Mathew and Gage boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.

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