Sam vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Sam Rank #652

Gage Rank #834

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Sam or Gage more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Sam and Gage mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Sam and Gage boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.