Sage

At a Glance: Name: Sage – Meaning: a wise person; also linked to the sage herb plant – Origin: English (from Old French/Latin) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SAYJ

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Sage is a neutral name rooted in English, arriving through Old French from Latin, and it carries a clear, literal meaning: a wise person, with a direct connection to the sage herb plant. It's pronounced SAYJ, a short one-syllable name that shows up on style lists as free-spirited, boho, bold, and timeless, classic all at once. It's the kind of name that works for any child and doesn't need embellishment to explain itself.

Meaning & Origin of Sage

Meaning: A wise person; also linked to the sage herb plant.

Origin: English (from Old French/Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sage

Phonetic: SAYJ   IPA: /ˈseɪdʒ/

Popularity of Sage

In Social Security data, Sage peaked at #143 in 2022 with 2,013 babies given the name, then eased to #146 in 2024 with 1,987 — a small step down in both rank and count over those two years.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1921–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sage mean?

A wise person; also linked to the sage herb plant. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sage)

How do you pronounce Sage?

Sage is pronounced SAYJ (IPA: /ˈseɪdʒ/).

Is Sage a popular name right now?

Sage is near its all-time peak (#143 in 2022), ranked #146 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1921–2024.)

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