Boy
Gauge
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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.
Popularity of the Name Gauge
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 2005 | #963 |
| 2006 | #881 |
| 2007 | #988 |
| 2008 | #734 |
| 2009 | #722 |
| 2010 | #757 |
| 2011 | #759 |
| 2012 | #744 |
| 2013 | #731 |
| 2014 | #812 |
| 2015 | #880 |
| 2016 | #969 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Gauge
Names Similar to Gauge
Nicknames for Gauge
- Gau
- Gage
- GJ
- Gaugie
Famous People Named Gauge
| Gauge Neidhardt | Canadian actor |
| Gauge Galván | Mexican footballer |
| Gauge Roberts | American musician |
| Gauge Baldwin | American wrestler |
| Gauge Munn | Australian musician |
| Gauge Merrill | American lacrosse player |
| Gauge Mead | Australian rules footballer |
| Gauge Reinhardt | American artist |
| Gauge Peralto | Filipino basketball player |
| Gauge Lockhart | Canadian actor |
| Gauge Smith | American baseball player |
| Gauge Graham | American director |
| Gauge Guy | American boxer |
| Gauge Nichols | American basketball player |
| Gauge Thorne | American entrepreneur |
| Gauge Hunter | American politician |
| Gauge Hale | American actor |
| Gauge Rockwell | American actor |
| Gauge Hammond | Canadian hockey player |
Characters Named Gauge
| Gauge Matthews | from the novel "Gauge" by Christopher Knight |
| Gauge Corwin | from the video game "BioShock Infinite" |
| Gauge Turner | from the TV show "The 100" |
| Gauge Walker | from the book series "Gauge Chronicles" by Stephen R. Dafoe |
| Gauge Sullivan | from the TV show "True Blood" |
| Gauge McCloud | from the video game "Star Fox" |
| Gauge Rook | from the book "Gauge" by Kim Dare |
| Gauge Harker | from the movie "Unchained" |
| Gauge Rearden | from the book "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand |
| Gauge Callahan | from the TV show "Criminal Minds" |
| Gauge Kane | from the book series "Shadowhunters" by Cassandra Clare |
| Gauge Stratos | from the anime "Beyblade" |
| Gauge Hale | from the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Gauge Lockhart | from the video game "Final Fantasy VII" |
| Gauge Shepherd | from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Gauge Johnson | from the book "Maximum Ride" by James Patterson |
| Gauge Stark | from the Marvel Comics universe |
| Gauge Flynn | from the movie "Turbo" |
| Gauge Winchester | from the TV show "Supernatural" |
| Gauge Mulligan | from the comic book series "Astro City" by Kurt Busiek |