Gaige vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaige

Boy #6,619 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pledge, oath, measure"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,619
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gai, Gaie, Gaikins

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gaige Rank #6,619
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6619 for Gaige.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaige ___

  • Gaige Lee
  • Gaige Allen
  • Gaige Michael
  • Gaige Ray
  • Gaige Cole
  • Gaige Elliot

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 Gaige

Brayden Kaiden Rylan Kylee Addison

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaige or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gaige at #6619 in the United States.

What do Gaige and James mean?

Gaige means "pledge, oath, measure" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gaige and James boy or girl names?

Gaige is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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