Gaige vs Wiliam

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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Wiliam

Boy #6,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,634
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Bill

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Popularity Comparison

Gaige Rank #6,619
Wiliam Rank #6,634

Gaige is more popular, ranked #6619 vs #6634 for Wiliam.

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

Wiliam ___

  • Wiliam James
  • Wiliam Thomas
  • Wiliam Henry
  • Wiliam Alexander
  • Wiliam Joseph
  • Wiliam Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gaige

Brayden Kaiden Rylan Kylee Addison

If you choose Wiliam

Henry George Charlotte Eleanor Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaige or Wiliam more popular?

Gaige is more popular, ranked #6619 compared to Wiliam at #6634 in the United States.

What do Gaige and Wiliam mean?

Gaige means "pledge, oath, measure" (Old French origin). Wiliam means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Gaige and Wiliam boy or girl names?

Gaige is primarily a boy name. Wiliam is primarily a boy name.

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