Gauge
Meaning
"measuring instrument, standard dimension"
Origin: Old North French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,741
- Total SSA Count
- 30
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Gau, Gaie, Gaukins
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"measuring instrument, standard dimension"
Origin: Old North French
"motion, wandering"
Origin: Hebrew
Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3741 for Gauge.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gauge at #3741 in the United States.
Gauge means "measuring instrument, standard dimension" (Old North French origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).
Gauge is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.