Ray vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Ray Rank #777

Gage Rank #834

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Ray or Gage more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Ray and Gage mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Ray and Gage boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.