Donovan vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Sage Rank #414

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Sage mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Donovan and Sage boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Sage is primarily a boy name.