Gage vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#711
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jef, Sonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gage Rank #834
Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 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

Jefferson ___

  • Jefferson James
  • Jefferson Lee
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jefferson Grant
  • Jefferson Cole
  • Jefferson Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gage

Brock Colt Chase Harley Jade

If you choose Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gage or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Gage and Jefferson mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Gage and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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