Nelson vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Nelson Rank #778

Gage Rank #834

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Nelson or Gage more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Gage mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Nelson and Gage boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.