Colby vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colby

Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Colby Rank #582

Sage Rank #414

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Colby or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Colby and Sage mean?

Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin). Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Colby and Sage boy or girl names?

Colby is primarily a boy name. Sage is primarily a boy name.