Gage vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gage Rank #834
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #834 for Gage.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gage ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gage

Brock Colt Chase Harley Jade

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gage or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and James mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gage and James boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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