Sage vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sage

Boy #414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise person"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Sage Rank #414

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #414 for Sage.

Is Sage or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Sage at #414 in the United States.

What do Sage and Forrest mean?

Sage means "wise person" (Old French/Latin origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Sage and Forrest boy or girl names?

Sage is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.