Ricky vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

Ricky Rank #830
Gage Rank #834

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #834 for Gage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Gage more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Gage mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Ricky and Gage boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.

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