Gaige

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAYJ /ˈɡeɪdʒ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Gage — from Old French, variously 'a pledge; a surety' and 'a measure' (also linked to an occupational sense, a moneylender or assayer); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A pledge; a measure: Gaige spells Gage — 'a pledge'. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, French

MeaningA spelling of Gage — from Old French, variously 'a pledge; a surety' and 'a measure' (also linked to an occupational sense, a moneylender or assayer); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9181 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,416

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gaige is a spelling of Gage — from Old French, variously 'a pledge; a surety' and 'a measure' (also linked to an occupational sense, a moneylender or assayer; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'GAYJ').

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-pledge-and-a-measure at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Gage comes from Old French, variously 'a pledge; a surety' and 'a measure' — Gaige is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GAYJ').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Gage — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaige mean?

Gaige spells Gage — Old French 'a pledge; a measure'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Gaige?

It's said GAYJ /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ — one syllable.

Is Gaige a boy or girl name?

Gaige is a boy's name.

How popular is Gaige?

Gaige is a rare spelling in the U.S.