Erik vs Sage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

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Erik Rank #477

Sage Rank #414

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Sage mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Erik and Sage boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Sage is primarily a boy name.