Sage vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Sage Rank #414

Clay Rank #544

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Sage or Clay more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Sage and Clay mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Sage and Clay boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.