Gauge

Meaning measure, standard
Origin French, Norse
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 1
Syllabification Gauge

About Gauge

Unconventional, unexpected, and undeniably cool—Gauge breaks the mold of traditional naming. This is a name for trailblazers, for parents who see their son as someone who'll measure his own success rather than follow prescribed paths. The industrial-chic sound appeals to modern sensibilities, evoking images of precision, measurement, and getting things exactly right. It's the kind of name that makes people pause and take notice, sparking conversations and leaving impressions. Boys named Gauge often develop strong, independent personalities, comfortable with their distinctive identity from an early age. The name works across contexts—rugged enough for the outdoors, sharp enough for the office, interesting enough for creative fields. There's an inherent strength in its single syllable, a no-nonsense quality that suggests someone direct and confident. Nickname-resistant, it maintains its impact throughout life. Parents drawn to Gauge typically value originality and aren't afraid to take the road less traveled in naming choices, understanding that a unique name can be a gift of individuality in an increasingly homogenized world.

Variations of Name Gauge

Gage
Gaige
Gaje
Gabriel
Gael
Galen

Nicknames for Gauge

Gau
Gage
GJ
Gaugie
Gauge

Famous People Named Gauge

Gauge NeidhardtCanadian actor
Gauge GalvánMexican footballer
Gauge RobertsAmerican musician
Gauge BaldwinAmerican wrestler
Gauge MunnAustralian musician
Gauge MerrillAmerican lacrosse player
Gauge MeadAustralian rules footballer
Gauge ReinhardtAmerican artist
Gauge PeraltoFilipino basketball player
Gauge LockhartCanadian actor
Gauge SmithAmerican baseball player
Gauge GrahamAmerican director
Gauge GuyAmerican boxer
Gauge NicholsAmerican basketball player
Gauge ThorneAmerican entrepreneur
Gauge HunterAmerican politician
Gauge HaleAmerican actor
Gauge RockwellAmerican actor
Gauge HammondCanadian hockey player

Characters Named Gauge

Gauge Matthewsfrom the novel "Gauge" by Christopher Knight
Gauge Corwinfrom the video game "BioShock Infinite"
Gauge Turnerfrom the TV show "The 100"
Gauge Walkerfrom the book series "Gauge Chronicles" by Stephen R. Dafoe
Gauge Sullivanfrom the TV show "True Blood"
Gauge McCloudfrom the video game "Star Fox"
Gauge Rookfrom the book "Gauge" by Kim Dare
Gauge Harkerfrom the movie "Unchained"
Gauge Reardenfrom the book "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand
Gauge Callahanfrom the TV show "Criminal Minds"
Gauge Kanefrom the book series "Shadowhunters" by Cassandra Clare
Gauge Stratosfrom the anime "Beyblade"
Gauge Halefrom the TV show "Teen Wolf"
Gauge Lockhartfrom the video game "Final Fantasy VII"
Gauge Shepherdfrom the TV show "Grey's Anatomy"
Gauge Johnsonfrom the book "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson
Gauge Starkfrom the Marvel Comics universe
Gauge Flynnfrom the movie "Turbo"
Gauge Winchesterfrom the TV show "Supernatural"
Gauge Mulliganfrom the comic book series "Astro City" by Kurt Busiek