Sage vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sage Rank #414

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #414 for Sage.

Is Sage or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Sage at #414 in the United States.

What do Sage and Eric mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sage and Eric boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.