Aden vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aden

Boy #1,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,001
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

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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

Aden Rank #1,001
Gage Rank #834

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #1001 for Aden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aden ___

  • Aden James
  • Aden Michael
  • Aden Cole
  • Aden Thomas
  • Aden Lee
  • Aden Grey

Gage ___

  • Gage Michael
  • Gage William
  • Gage Thomas
  • Gage Andrew
  • Gage Lee
  • Gage Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aden

Liam Caden Brody Fiona Nora

If you choose Gage

Brock Colt Chase Harley Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aden or Gage more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Aden at #1001 in the United States.

What do Aden and Gage mean?

Aden means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Aden and Gage boy or girl names?

Aden is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.

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