Gage vs Van

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gage Rank #834
Van Rank #909

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 vs #909 for Van.

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

Van ___

  • Van Morrison
  • Van Lee
  • Van James
  • Van Halen
  • Van Gogh
  • Van Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gage

Brock Colt Chase Harley Jade

If you choose Van

Rex Max Leo Ace Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gage or Van more popular?

Gage is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Gage and Van mean?

Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Gage and Van boy or girl names?

Gage is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.

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